Homemade explosive devices detonated across two Kingborough suburbs on Saturday night have left residents shaken, with warnings they could cause “serious injuries and death”.
Three vehicles were damaged by aluminium foil-wrapped devices in Kingston Beach and Margate. The devices were placed under windscreen wipers and inside letterboxes.
The explosions are believed to have occurred within 30 minutes of each other – first at Kingston Beach around 9pm, then in Margate at 9:30pm.
Police found one of the “homemade explosive-type devices” at the Kingston Beach scene.
“This item has been taken for analysis and forensic examination and investigations continue,” a spokesperson told Pulse.
“If members of the public find an alfoil-wrapped parcel or device, about 8cm long, they are advised to leave it alone and contact police.”
Police say the incidents appear to be random “with no intent to target anyone”.
Neighbourhood Watch Kingston Central warned locals the devices are “extremely dangerous”.
“Do not touch or go near these devices for serious injuries and death could result,” the group said.
Police are urging anyone who saw suspicious activity near Ewing Avenue in Kingston Beach or Beach Road and Endeavour Avenue in Margate around 9:30pm on Saturday to contact them on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers.
