Overview
- Damien Paul O’Brien, 41, appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday, did not apply for bail, and was remanded with the case adjourned to 10 February.
- He is charged with manufacturing a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon, theft, and failing to appear while on bail.
- Detectives allege he stole $127 worth of galvanised pipes and bought 22 cap ends from the Belconnen Bunnings, and items consistent with bomb assembly were found at his home.
- Almost a dozen silver, tube-shaped devices were discovered along a one-kilometre stretch near Lake Ginninderra, and police report no injuries.
- Officers say he was known to police, was arrested in Gungahlin after a search of his Belconnen home, is believed to have acted alone, and they are confident all externally placed devices have been located.