Wendy/Darwin says, "Accepted into the Archive."

bomb technician was called to a Darwin home last night to remove an explosives detonator that a man had driven over three times "to see what would happen", Northern Territory Police say.

The device had been in the home for six months, since the 29-year-old male resident brought it home from work, before he contacted police to have it removed.

"He also informed us that he had run over the device three times in his motor vehicle to see what would happen," Superintendent John Emeny said.

"The attending police officers confirmed the device was a badly crumpled detonator and a bomb technician from the Territory response squad was called in to remove it.

He said the man's decision to drive over the device was risky.

"It goes without saying that any kind of explosive device has the potential to cause serious injury and should be left alone," Superintendent Emeny said.

"And if you locate a suspicious item just leave it where it is and contact police."

Submitted on 11/26/2009

Submitted by: Karen M
Reference: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/27/2755329.htm?section=justin

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James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Now HERE'S something you don't see every day! While a detonator probably isn't as powerful as whatever ordnance it would normally be attached to, it is STILL explosive, and anyone who drives over one THREE times deserves an honorable mention! Thanks, Karen!

Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
On top of what James said, the fact that this happened in Darwin, Australia is very fitting. Thanks, Karen!

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