EXPLOSIVES and ammunition were allegedly found last week as part of an investigation into motor vehicle thefts in Frankston.
Victoria Police Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives raided a home in Cranbourne on Wednesday, 28 May. Police allege they uncovered approximately 15 kilograms of explosives, more than 40 kilograms of chemicals used in the manufacturing of explosives, and more than 60 detonation devices. The police bomb response unit was called in to make the scene safe.
A 26-year-old Cranbourne woman was arrested by police. She was charged with possessing explosive substance, possessing cartridge ammunition, theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, traffic drug of dependence, three counts of possess drug of dependence, and handling stolen goods. The woman was remanded to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 29 May.
The ABC later reported that Zarna Barbar faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court charged with offences including possession of explosives, trafficking bute, and stealing a Holden Commodore. Police said they were investigating the theft of an orange 2017 Holden Commodore VF worth about $50,000, and allegedly found 15 kilograms of Powergel in a garage. Powergel is used in the mining industry for blasting and tunnelling. Barbar was remanded in custody until 18 June.
First published in the Frankston Times – 3 June 2025