Monday, July 27, 2009

Possible bomb-making materials found in Newcastle flat

Posted Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:02am AEST

A block of flats in Newcastle has been evacuated after police discovered possible bomb-making materials in one of the units.

Police say they went to the flat at New Lambton Heights this afternoon as part of a routine inquiry.

When they found the powders and chemicals they called in a hazmat team, police rescue and the bomb disposal unit and sealed off several roads around the unit block.

A 23-year-old man was found hiding in the roof of the unit block and is now being questioned by police.

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