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Pipe bombs 'intended for V&A'
29/12/2006 08:20 - (SA)
Llewellyn Prince, Die Burger
Cape Town - Eight pipe bombs that were to have been used in urban terrorist attacks apparently were still in circulation in the Western Cape,
a court in Malmesbury was told on Thursday.
The SABC reported on Thursday that Malmesbury magistrate's court had denied bail to Shahied Davids, 46, of Athlone.
It is claimed that three pipe bombs were found in his white bakkie on the N7 highway at Chatsworth near Malmesbury on December 11.
Investigating officer Paul Hendrikse, who opposed bail, apparently testified that the bombs which were found in Davids's possession, were to have been used for blasts at the V&A Waterfront.
Maureen Thompson, spokesperson for the Waterfront, confirmed that they, too, had heard such rumours on the radio.
Usually boost security in season
"Our security staff were in contact with police to confirm whether the report was the truth. We are still waiting for an answer.
"We usually boost security measures at the centre at this time of year.
"We are waiting for police to tell us what is really happening before we decide what else to do," said Thompson.
Davids will remain in custody until his next hearing on February 5.
He is being charged with the illegal possession of explosive devices.
The SABC reported that Davids, who is claimed to have had ties with Pagad, apparently was arrested after police had been tipped off about his activities.
11 pipe bombs 'in circulation'
According to the report, suburban terrorists apparently planned an attack on the Waterfront.
The person who tipped off police apparently said there were 11 pipe bombs in circulation in the province.
Pagad, which was involved in terrorist attacks in the Peninsula during the late 1990s, could not be reached for comment about Davids's links with their organisation.
- Die Burger
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