Man arrested, charged after police seize explosives in Adelaide
A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged after explosives were seized during a police operation in Adelaide.
Police said explosive substances and equipment were found at a property in the suburb of Direk on Wednesday.
Officers said during the search just before 9am they seized instructions, precursor chemicals and equipment "capable of being used for the manufacturing of explosives".
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Police said explosive substances and equipment were found at a property in the suburb of Direk on Wednesday. 9News
Some neighbouring residents were evacuated from the area.
A 60-year-old Direk man was arrested and charged with possessing instructions and taking steps to manufacture explosives.
He has been refused bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Meanwhile, officers said the bomb response unit seized the explosive substances and "are in the process of disposing of them safely".
Road diversions will remain in place as emergency services stay on the scene.
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