Knife and notes stop alleged gunman's family visit

A planned weekend visit for the family of Naveed Akram, accused in the Bondi Beach shootings, was abruptly canceled. The visit to Goulburn Supermax prison was called off by Corrective Services NSW due to security concerns. During a routine security check of a vehicle, officers reportedly discovered a small fruit knife and several handwritten notes. These findings prompted the immediate cancellation of the family's visit.

Authorities confirmed that while the items discovered did not cross any extremist thresholds, the presence of the knife and notes was enough to warrant the security decision. The cancellation underscores the stringent security protocols in place for high-profile inmates. The exact content of the notes was not disclosed, but their discovery, alongside the knife, was sufficient reason to prevent the visit from proceeding as scheduled.