The prime minister said she was aware of the man prior to Fridayâs attack, and he had been under surveillance for some time.
âBy the time he entered the supermarket, he was being watched and followed. The police were with him at the time this happened â that level of surveillance was being provided because of the concerns that we had,â Ardern said.
You couldnât make it up, and she there clapping herself on the back for the great job they did in stopping this known terrorist who was about to strike with just the six victims in a minute.