In an unexpected turn of events, what began as a routine check by paramedics turned into a high-stakes emergency situation in Clovelly Park. Authorities discovered homemade explosives among other dangerous items inside a vehicle, raising alarms and leading to a swift response.

Residents on Harcourt Avenue had noticed the car, a blue Nissan, parked for several hours before authorities were alerted. The vehicle had been stationary since around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, but it wasn’t until concerned locals contacted emergency services at approximately 5:15 p.m. that action was taken.

Upon arrival, police allegedly found not only two homemade explosive devices but also a knife and methamphetamine inside the car. This discovery prompted immediate action, as specialists from the Bomb Response Unit were called in to safely handle and remove the explosives.

The man found asleep in the vehicle was promptly arrested, marking the beginning of what could be a complex investigation. The incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and the swift response of emergency services in potentially volatile situations.

Police allegedly discovered two homemade explosive devices, a knife and meth inside the blue Nissan.

Police then arrested the man who’d been in the car before specialists from the Bomb Response Unit arrived to seize the explosives.

On Wednesday, the man was behind bars, but his car remained on the street, with some unusual items still visible inside, including a gas cylinder and a petrol can.

The 39-year-old man appeared at Christie’s Beach Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with possessing an explosive device in public and carrying an offensive weapon.