Man, 41, charged over Canberra pipe bombs

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Source: 9news.com.au
Man, 41, charged over Canberra pipe bombs

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after multiple pipe bombs were found in Canberra.

Police found the devices - which they say they don't think are terror related - on streets in Belconnen.

They were found around of Lake Ginninderra between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive.

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The bombs have been found on the side of the road in Belconnen.

Police allege the man bought and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from a local shop.

Police say they found items to make them at his home after searching it.

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It is not known if any have been seen in other parts of Canberra.

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He was arrested at a unit in Gungahlin.

He has been charged with unauthorised manufacture of a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon and theft.

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday.

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