Two men have been charged after allegedly taking photographs of the Sydney military base at the centre of a major terrorist plot.
Police were called to Holsworthy Barracks, in Sydney's southwest, at 2pm (AEST) on Wednesday, responding to reports two people had entered the military reserve and were taking photographs of the base.
It is understood the two men were working for media outlets.
"Army personnel detained the men until police arrived," a police statement said.
"Police seized a laptop and camera for further examination.
"A 26-year-old man, from Kingswood, and a 38-year-old man, from Gorokan, attended Liverpool Police Station where they were issued with a future court attendance notice for the offence of unlawfully sketch, draw, photo or paint fortifications.
"They are due to appear in Liverpool Local Court on 25 September 2009."
A number of journalists and photographers reported from outside the base on Wednesday.
Levels of security at the barracks were at the centre of some of the reports.
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It's alleged the men were involved in a plot to storm the Holsworthy base armed with automatic weapons in a bid to kill as many soldiers as possible before they themselves were killed.
