In a concerning development, authorities in Canberra have uncovered an additional four pipe bombs, following the discovery of nearly a dozen such devices earlier this week. This unsettling find has heightened tensions in the area, as residents and officials remain vigilant.

Earlier this week, police responded to multiple reports and located 11 explosive devices in the Belconnen area, situated in the north-west part of the city. The devices were found scattered along public paths, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement to secure the area.

The dangerous items were specifically noted around Lake Ginninderra, between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive, raising public safety concerns and leading to increased patrols in the vicinity.

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Today police confirmed they have found and seized a further four pipe bombs in the Belconnen area, which brought the total number of devices discovered to 15.

Officers believe the four pipe bombs are linked to the other 11 devices.

"ACT Policing yesterday cleared the area between Ginninderra Drive and Joynton Smith Drive and will continue to respond to reports of suspected explosive devices as required," police said in a statement earlier this week.

"ACT Policing is urging anyone who locates a suspicious item within the area not to touch it and immediately contact police on triple zero (000).

"Anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour is urged to contact police on 131 444.

"While there is no information or reports to suggest that these pipe bombs are currently in other parts of Canberra, police are urging any Canberrans to report suspicious items that match the description of a pipe bomb to police."

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