Quote of the Day - "I'm not surprised ... but this is Charnwood."

found this report on the Canberra Times website

Don’t underestimate the danger of pipe bombs. Their small, tightly sealed enclosure means even a device that may be small in physical size can produce a very large explosion. Furthermore, the fragmentation of the pipe can cause very serious shrapnal injuries. This ratio of size of device to size of explosion means that low yield and easily obtainable explosives may be used to produce a very large explosions.

The Centennial Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta in 1996 shows just how much damage can be done by relatively small deivices. 111 people were injured. Charnwood would not have been as busy at the time as that park in Atlanta was, but when dealing with explosive devices, prompt and careful action must be taken. I think the Police acted responsibly.

Thanks guys wrote that at the end of a long shift. Fixed now.

And pipe bombs kill people. Ususally the people making them but they still kill people.

All this for pipe bombs?

yes, it was Chris Hall of DonNison place. double n.

for anyone whos interested, the police blocked off the entire street and the one it connects to, they had police blocking the footpaths and until midnight they were detonating the pipe bombs in the street.

it was all lit up by massive stadium lights and they had everything there! I’ve never seen so many police cars in one area!

classic

Wasn’t it Chris Hall of Donison Place?

And just if SES wasn’t busy enough up in Newcastle, the SES assisted the AFP last night (along with multiple other jobs the last week…)

Don’t hold your breath waiting for something to appear on the Online CT. What a joke that thing is.