Man who posted online that he ‘hated Muslims’ has home searched and police discover ‘Mother of Satan explosives and bomb-making materials’
- Explosives and bomb-making material have been uncovered at Adelaide home
- The explosive is known as triacetone triperoxide (TATP), or ‘Mother of Satan’
- ‘Mother of Satan’ is believed to be the same material used in Sri Lanka bombings
- Aaron Ellis, 43, was charged with possession and manufacture of explosives
- He came to police attention after posting on social media that he ‘hated Muslims’
Explosives and bomb-making materials have been uncovered in a major search of a suburban home that was sparked after a man posted he ‘hated Muslims’ on social media.
Police swooped on the Davoren Park home in northern Adelaide about 8.30pm on Monday after fresh information revealed there was explosive material inside.
A highly volatile explosive known as triacetone triperoxide (TATP), or ‘Mother of Satan’, was allegedly found inside the shed.
Explosives and bomb-making material have been uncovered in a major search that was sparked after a man posted he ‘hated Muslims’ on social media
Images submitted to the court show what appears to be materials for pipe bombs and mixed chemicals stored in a fridge
‘Mother of Satan’ is believed to be the same material used in the Sri Lanka bombings that killed more than 200 over Easter, Nine News reported.
Homes around the address were evacuated on Tuesday as the explosives were too volatile to be moved and had to be detonated onsite.
SA Police’s Bomb Response Unit and the Metropolitan Fire Service remained at the address.
Aaron Ellis, 43, appeared in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
He was charged with possession and manufacture of explosives in relation to the material police found on Monday.
Images submitted to the court show what appears to be materials for pipe bombs and mixed chemicals stored in a fridge.
Ellis first came to the attention of authorities in February when he allegedly posted on social media that he ‘hated Muslims’.
Homes around the address were evacuated on Tuesday as the explosives were too volatile to be moved and had to be detonated onsite
Police swooped the Davoren Park home in Adelaide about 8.30pm on Monday after fresh information revealed there was explosive material inside
Police searched the property at the time but nothing was found and no charges were laid.
Ellis did not provide an explanation for having the explosive devices in his home during his court appearance.
In opposing bail, Brevet Sergeant Daren Cross said without an explanation behind the items, he wouldn’t grant any form of bail.
Ellis was remanded in custody and will return to court next week when a report on possible home detention bail will be considered.
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