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Bomb disposal called to Bondi, man arrested

A 33-year-old Victorian man was charged with giving false information, possessing drugs, and offensive behavior after police deemed his duct-taped vests safe following a bomb scare.

  • A 33-year-old man from Victoria was allegedly found wearing a vest covered in objects and duct tape, and a second vest was allegedly found in his car.
  • The vests were examined by the Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit and deemed safe.
  • The man was charged with giving false information, drug possession, and offensive behavior and was refused bail.
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Man arrested in Bondi vest scare told to leave state

After arresting a man allegedly heading to a Bondi vigil wearing a vest strapped with duct-tape, police have...

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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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