Bomb squad Ferntree Gully: Man charged after explosive devices allegedly found in Anderson Street

A man is facing multiple charges after improvised explosive devices were allegedly discovered at a Ferntree Gully property, with the bomb squad called to the scene.

A man has been charged with multiple offences after a number of improvised explosive devices were allegedly discovered at a Ferntree Gully house.

Officers from the bomb response unit were called to investigate a suspicious device in Anderson St last Friday, July 8, with neighbours told to stay indoors.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said officers from the illicit firearms squad attended an address in the street about 5pm last Thursday, July 7 to execute a warrant, when suspect devices were allegedly found during the search.

Officers from the bomb response unit attended to assess the situation, which was later deemed safe.

A short loud bang was heard coming from the property about 1.20pm on Friday.

Officers from the bomb response unit are investigating a suspicious device in Ferntree Gully. Picture: Kim Seedy

A 34-year-old Ferntree Gully man has been charged with a range of offences, including manufacture explosives, possess explosives, possess unregistered firearms, possess distress signals without reasonable excuse, possess ammunition without a licence and possess drugs of dependence (methylamphetamine and psilocybin).

He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on August 13.

Police allegedly seized three pipe bombs, a range of explosives, three handguns, multiple other firearm parts and a cache of other prohibited weapons including swords, ninja stars and tasers.

The investigation started after the detection of an imitation firearm at the border by the Australian Border Force.

Anyone with information on illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au