Thursday, August 6, 2009

Man faces court over explosives find

August 6, 2009 - 6:07PM

A man charged with making explosives was on anti-depressant medication, a Melbourne court has been told.

Russell Heard, 46, of Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's west, faced the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today charged with explosives offences.

Police allegedly discovered the explosive materials during a raid while carrying out a search warrant about 6pm yesterday.

The court was told Heard is on anti-depressant medication and should be assessed by a doctor.

Magistrate Lance Martin suppressed publication of Heard's image after the court heard identity may be an issue in the case.

Heard is charged with making an explosive substance with intent to damage property and possessing an explosive substance with intent to cause serious injury to property.

He made no application for bail and was remanded in custody to reappear on October 29 for committal mention.

In a media statement this morning, police said they believed they had uncovered a clandestine laboratory for the use and manufacture of explosive substances and had seized chemicals and apparatus from the home.

They were searching the property as part of an investigation into a burglary.

AAP

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