Specialist officers called in after explosives found in Forrest hotel room

Police were called to a hotel in Forrest last night. Photo: File.

Specialist police officers were called to Forrest last night after commercial-grade explosives, ammunition and a homemade firearm were found in a hotel room.

At about 10:00 pm on Thursday (15 July), police received information that a man wanted in connection to bail and other offences was at the hotel.

Police attended the hotel and found a 26-year-old man and a woman staying in a room.

A number of items, including commercial-grade explosives, ammunition and a homemade firearm were also found, requiring specialist officers to attend to make them safe.

The man was subsequently arrested and faced ACT Magistrates Court earlier today in relation to a significant number of previous offences.

Enquiries are continuing about items found in the man’s hotel room and a stolen vehicle located in the hotel’s parking area. Forensic examination of these items is underway and further charges are expected.

Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Quote reference 6849865. Information can be provided anonymously.