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Pipe Bombs Found Near Body, Traffic Chaos Erupts

7/23/2025

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Auckland police have uncovered viable pipe bombs near a man's body found beside the Southern Motorway, sparking lane closures and traffic chaos. Discovered on Tuesday in the Highbrook suburb, the investigation is ongoing, with a post-mortem examination set to conclude today, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding this alarming incident.

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Auckland police have uncovered viable pipe bombs near a man's body found beside the Southern Motorway, sparking lane closures and traffic chaos. Discovered on Tuesday in the Highbrook suburb, the investigation is ongoing, with a post-mortem examination set to conclude today, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding this alarming incident.