Man arrested with 'bin bomb' June 9, 2003
A VICTORIAN man has been charged with conspiring to cause an explosion after being arrested with a wheelie bin allegedly full of fuel and explosive materials.
Police said the 51-year-old man, from Geelong East, was arrested in Main Street, Stawell, early yesterday after he was seen pulling the wheelie bin through the town's central park.
Police Senior Constable Dave Gamble said the material in the bin was capable of causing "significant damage".
Snr Const Gamble said the man would face charges including conspiracy to cause an explosion, attempted aggravated burglary and attempted criminal damage.
He has been remanded to appear before Stawell Magistrates Court tomorrow.
A second Geelong man, aged in his 30s, is being interviewed.
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