A 41-year-old man has been charged over the alleged manufacturing of pipe bombs found along footpaths in Canberra’s north this week. Fifteen explosive devices were found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
Some of the devices had detonated prior to being found, while others were detonated by police. Police said their investigations led them to a 41-year-old man, who they allege purchased and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from the Bunnings hardware store in Belconnen.
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Source: ABC News
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