Police raided a home in Belconnen, where they allegedly found several items consistent with the assembly of pipe bombs. Photo: ACT Policing.
An investigation launched after pipe bombs were found scattered through Belconnen has resulted in the arrest of a man this weekend.
Police said the alleged culprit is expected to face court this coming week and have reassured the community that they do not believe the incident is connected to terrorism.
Fifteen pipe bombs were found in the vicinity of Lake Ginninderra, between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive, in Belconnen last week.
During the investigation, police identified a 41-year-old man as a person of interest.
It will be alleged he purchased and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from a store in Belconnen.
An ACT Policing spokesperson said on Saturday (17 January), officers raided the man’s home in Belconnen.
While he was not there at the time, the officers allegedly found several items that could be linked with the assembly of pipe bombs.
Police then went to a unit in Gungahlin on Saturday night and arrested the man.
He was charged with the unauthorised manufacture of a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon and theft.
“Investigations remain ongoing and further charges are expected to be laid,” the police spokesperson said.
“Police do not believe the incident to be terrorism related.”
The man is scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday (19 January).
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