Man faces explosives charge as police search his home for a third day
A Bathurst man has been charged with making explosives as police continue their search at his home for a third day. Paul Stephen Lowry, 46, has been refused bail and is facing multiple charges related to explosives and firearm safety. The police operation involves specialist teams and hazmat personnel due to the nature of the investigation.
- ▪Paul Stephen Lowry has been charged with possessing, supplying or making explosives for unlawful purposes.
- ▪The police operation at his home in Perthville has been ongoing for three days.
- ▪Lowry did not apply for bail, which was refused by the court.
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Bathurst man charged with making explosives as police search continues at his homeBy Lani OatawayMBy Micaela HambrettABC Central WestTopic:PoliceFri 22 May 2026 at 12:46pmFri 22 May 2026 at 12:46pmFri 22 May 2026 at 12:46pmA house in Perthville, NSW, has been searched by police and emergency personnel for three days. (ABC Central West: Micaela Hambrett)abc.net.au/news/man-charged-over-explosives-during-police-search-bathurst-home/106710108Link copiedShareShare articleA man accused of making explosives has been refused bail as a major police operation at his home near Bathurst in the New South Wales Central West enters its third day.Paul Stephen Lowry appeared in Parramatta's online bail division court on Thursday, charged with possessing, supplying or making explosives for unlawful…
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