text: An 18-year-old man has been charged with conspiring to commit terrorist acts following Saturday morning's counter-terror police raids, in which police seized a number of knives and swords. Sevdet Besim, from Hallam in Melbourne's south-east, was charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' at the Melbourne Magistrates Court. He did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody for a filing hearing on April 24. Mr Besim is one of two 18-year-old men police arrested for allegedly planning an 'ISIS inspired' attack on an Anzac Day ceremony following the raids. Scroll down for video . Sevdet Besim, from Hallam in Melbourne's south-east, was charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday afternoon . Multiple photos of Mr Besim on his social media pages show him posing with one raised index finger, a symbol that other ISIS supporters have also frequently used . Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said the 18-year-old men, from Hallam and Hampton Park, were 'associates' of Abdul Numan Haider, the 18-year-old who was shot dead after stabbing two officers outside a Melbourne police station on September 23. He is one of two 18-year-old men police arrested for allegedly planning an 'ISIS inspired' attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. The duo were 'associates' of Abdul Numan Haider (pictured) The second teenager is still being interviewed by police who plan to charge him with a number of offences related to preparing for and planning terrorist acts and possessing prohibited items. A number of 'edged weapons' - including knives and swords - were seized at some of the properties searched. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews dubbed the plans 'simply evil' on Saturday morning, while insisting the individuals 'do not represent any faith, culture or religion'. 'It is alleged both men were undertaking preparations for a terrorist attack at an Anzac Day activity in Melbourne which included targeting police officers,' Australian Federal Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan said on Saturday morning. Commissioner Patton later added that: 'some evidence that was collected at a couple of the scenes and some other information we have, leads us to believe that this particular matter was ISIS-inspired.' A total of five teenagers were arrested as part of the Melbourne Joint Counter Terrorism Team operation named Operation Rising, which saw 200 officers' raid seven properties on Saturday morning. Three of the men were released by Victoria Police on Saturday evening. However, according to Australian Federal Police Acting Commissioner Michael Phelan, all five had been on the radar of counter-terrorism investigators. 'Particularly since late last month the investigation ramped up and it became very obvious to us that their plans were specific,' he told reporters in Sydney. 'We received information earlier this week that led us to undertake the resolution today,' Mr Patton said, adding that investigations had begun last month. A smashed window can be seen at the charged teen's Hallam home in Melbourne's south-east where he was arrested during the counter-terror raids . The teen was interviewed by police all morning before travelling to the Magistrates Court where he was charged . Mr Besim did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody for a filing hearing on April 24 . Australian Federal Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan (left) confirmed that two 18-year-old men had planned to target Anzac Day activities . Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton (pictured) later added that evidence 'collected at a couple of the scenes and some other information we have leads us to believe that this particular matter was ISIS-inspired' Three other men, also aged 18 and 19, were arrested separately in Narre Warren. Pictured: one of the homes in the suburb where police made one of several arrest during terror raids . One 18-year-old man from Narre Warren was charged with weapon offences, while the two others men from the same suburb, aged 18 and 19, are currently in custody assisting police with enquiries (stock image) It is understood police chose to execute the search warrants immediately as they 'couldn't be sure that they [the arrested men] wouldn't act earlier'. An 18-year-old man from Narre Warren was also arrested and charged with weapon offences, while two other men from the same suburb, aged 18 and 19, are currently in custody assisting police with enquiries. 'I think the entire Australian community should be concerned about the young age of these men, this issue is not just for law enforcements agencies, but the broader community,' Mr Patton added. 'We need intervention strategies to make sure they [young adults] don't go down this path.' Mr Patton confirmed that the arrested teens were not related, but were 'associates' and that some had attended the Al Furqan Islamic study centre in South Springvale. Mr Patton confirmed that the arrested teens were not related, but were 'associates' and that some had attended the Al Furqan Islamic study centre in South Springvale . Mr Patton said police would charge the two teens with a number of offences including the possession of prohibited items, adding that 'edged weapons' were found at one property (stock images) Mr Haider, whose body is pictured being taken to the coroner for examination, died when he was shot by officers after stabbing two policemen outside a Melbourne police station on September 23 . However he insisted the 'the individuals were acting by themselves and are not representative of any religious, cultural or national group'. Three of the teenagers are believed to have suffered minor injuries during the arrests and were taken for medical examination, with one man reported to have suffered a head injury. Searches will continue at several addresses throughout Saturday. Police said the investigations are ongoing. Residents living next door to the homes that were raided in the early hours of the morning have described waking to glass smashing, screams and 'fire-cracker like' noises before seeing lights. 'It woke me up, I heard a whole heap of screaming outside. It kept going for at least 20 minutes. It scared the crap out of me,' one neighbour told the Herald Sun. 'I was woken up through hearing the car doors everywhere and the police telling them to get down,' another said. Most of the residents said they were shocked by the news of the arrests, describing the teenagers as 'lovely guys', 'nice people' and 'the perfect neighbours'. Residents living next door to the homes that were raided in the early hours of the morning have described waking to glass smashing, screams and 'fire-cracker like' noises before seeing lights . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (right) and Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Michael Phelan (left) address a media conference in Sydney. Mr Abbott urged all Australians to continue with their Anzac Day celebration plans as normal . Prime Minister Tony Abbott urged all Australians to continue with their Anzac Day celebration plans as normal during a conference in Sydney. 'We've had this serious threat for quite a few months now but we have responded effectively to it at all stages,' he said. 'The best thing you can do in the face of those who would do us harm is to live your life normally, the best sign of defiance that we can give to those who would do us harm is to go about a normal peaceful, free and fair Australian life.' Increased security measures including a strong police presence will be enforced at all public events across Victoria and the rest of the country on Anzac Day. 'I think the entire Australian community should be concerned about the young age of these men, this issue is not just for law enforcements agencies, but the broader community,' Mr Patton said during a police press conference. Pictured: Mr Haider's funeral . Mr Patton confirmed that the arrested teens were not related but were 'associates', and that some had attended the Al Furqan Islamic study centre in South Springvale. Pictured: Mr Haider . It comes just two months after Sydney house-mates Omar Al-Kutobi, 24, and Mohammad Kiad, 25, were arrested at their Fairfield home just hours before they allegedly planned to carry out a terrorist plot . It comes just two months after Sydney housemates Omar Al-Kutobi, 24, and Mohammad Kiad, 25, were arrested at their Fairfield home just hours before they allegedly planned to carry out a terrorist plot. Police uncovered a machete, a hunting knife and an Islamic State flag during a raid of their squalid granny flat in western-Sydney. A video featuring one of the men standing in front of the flag while making threats of carrying out a terrorist attack was also uncovered. In September of 2014, Australia saw 15 men arrested across Sydney's west and north-west in the country's largest ever terrorism-raids. More than 800 police officers searched 25 properties in the early hours of the morning with the aim of dismantling a terror-plot to behead a random member of the public. Omarjan Azari, 22, who was arrested in his Guildford home during the raids, faced court in late February after officers alleged he was involved in the plot. He was refused bail and will reappear on April 29. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
target: Sevdet Besim, 18, was charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' on Saturday afternoon .
  He was one of two teenagers who officers arrested for planning terror acts .
  Police allege they planned to target an 'Anzac Day ceremony' and police .
  They are expected to be charged with a number of offences including the possession of prohibited items, with 'edged weapons' found at a property .
  Another 18-year-old was also arrested and remains in custody .
  Three men released by police late on Saturday night .
  Over 200 police officers raided seven properties in Melbourne on Saturday .