AFP warn of arrests on arrival for ISIS-linked families after Australia flights booked

Flights have been booked for families linked to Islamic State fighters returning from Syria to Australia, with women in the group facing arrest and investigation after they arrive back in the country.

The group of four women, along with nine children and grandchildren, left Syria’s Al Roj refugee camp in late April, but their path from Syria to Australia has remained uncertain.

The members of the so-called ISIS-bride cohort will arrive in Australia on Thursday evening.

They are all Australian citizens and hold Australian passports.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he was alerted as soon as the group booked tickets for flights to Australia.

“That was provided to us this morning, and we made it public this morning,” he said.

“The situation from the moment the individuals left the camp was obviously — it was clear they would be trying to leave Damascus.”

Read more: ABC News (Australia)