At approximately 12am on Saturday night/Sunday morning there were numerous reports to our Facebook page of a large explosion heard throughout Gungahlin.
The following day Jack sent in a photo of where the Australia Post red mailbox used to be located. Evidence of destroyed letters can still be seen scattered throughout the location.
This follows on from the previous weekend where reports of loud explosions were heard early Sunday morning.
ACT Policing posted against a thread on our Facebook page discussing the matter:
We would encourage people to report all explosions and fireworks incidents to Police Operations on 131444. This type of behaviour is dangerous, not only for the people involved in detonating the fireworks, but also for people who may innocently be in the vicinity of the detonation.
The Dangerous Substances Act 2004 (ACT Legislation Register) [available at: http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2004-7/default.asp restricts the sale, use and availability of fireworks in the ACT. Current regulations mean fireworks can no longer be imported, sold or used in the ACT. Anyone found with fireworks may face fines of up to $3,000.
If you have any information relating to the property damage of the Australia Post letterbox over the weekend, or if you know people who are in possession and letting off fireworks, please contact Police Operations on 131444. If you wish to provide information anonymously, Crime Stoppers can be contacted on 1800333000.
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