next Image 1 of 2prev Image 2 of 2The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand (all times local):3 p.m.An Australian national security official says security agencies are increasing their "scrutiny and pressure" on white supremacists after the New Zealand mosque attack. Brenton Tarrant espoused white-supremacist views in a manifesto describing his plans for the attack, and racist imagery was seen in his livestreamed footage. Pezzullo said the Home Affairs Department stood resolutely against white supremacy and he addressed its adherents in saying," The scrutiny and pressure that you are under will only intensify.'" Thousands more were listening in on the radio or watching on television as the event was broadcast live. The observance comes the day after the government announced a ban on "military-style" semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like the weapons that were used in last Friday's attacks.

Source: Fox News March 22, 2019 02:03 UTC