(Canberra,January 17,2026) – authorities in the Australian Capital Territory have found a total of 17 bombs this week in the suburbs of Belconnen and duffy,according to a report by The Canberra Times.
A series of bomb threats in Canberra this week has led to the finding of 17 explosive devices across two suburbs.
police have been responding to bomb threats throughout the week, resulting in the discovery of the devices, the Canberra Times reported. The locations of the bombs are limited to the Belconnen and Duffy suburbs.
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The examination into the threats and the origin of the bombs is ongoing,and authorities have not yet released further details regarding potential suspects or motives. ACT Policing confirmed that the devices were varied in construction, suggesting multiple potential actors or a single individual with diverse capabilities. Bomb disposal experts were called to both Belconnen and Duffy, safely detonating the devices in controlled environments.No injuries have been reported.
The initial threats were received via email and anonymous phone calls, prompting a widespread police response. Authorities are working with cybersecurity experts to trace the origins of the communications. “We are taking these threats extremely seriously,” stated Superintendent Sarah Chen at a press conference this morning. “The safety of the Canberra community is our top priority,and we are dedicating all available resources to this investigation.”
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The canberra Times and added independent analysis and context.
