Overview
- Police, who were called to a Waytown Street house in Elizabeth Park, say a check on Thursday night found volatile explosive chemicals and cannabis plants throughout the property.
- The Bomb Response Unit secured the scene overnight then removed the materials on Friday, with officers stating the area is safe for nearby residents.
- A 55-year-old resident was arrested and charged with possessing instructions and supplies to manufacture explosives.
- Officers also charged the man with cultivating and possessing cannabis after finding a growing setup inside the home.
- Waytown Street remains closed as the operation winds down, and the man is due at Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Friday as investigators continue their work and seek tips through Crime Stoppers.