Police find 11 pipe bombs near popular footpaths and parkland in Canberra
Pipe bombs found detonated near Canberra parks and footpaths, police say
- Australian federal police are investigating the discovery of 11 pipe bombs in Canberra, sparking concern in the capital.
- The devices were found over two days, on 13 and 14 January, along a one-kilometre stretch near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen.
- Some of the pipe bombs were detonated before discovery, while others were found intact, with specialist bomb disposal teams destroying them.
- No injuries or property damage have been reported, and investigators are still determining how some devices exploded or how long they were present.
- Police have stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism and urged residents to remain vigilant, calling 000 immediately if suspicious items are found.