Police uncover bomb-making lab in Perthville, NSW; multiple arrests and charges filed
Consensus Summary
Police in New South Wales uncovered a clandestine bomb-making lab during a six-day search of a home on Rockley St in Perthville, a small village about 216km west of Sydney. Three men were charged in connection with the operation: Paul Stephen Lowry (46), Andrew John Lowry (49), and Allan Lowry (80). Paul Stephen Lowry, who was initially charged with unsafe firearm storage and explosives offences, now faces 13 additional charges, including manufacturing explosives with chemicals like nitroguanidine and improper handling. He was refused bail and will reappear in court on June 10. Andrew John Lowry, arrested at a separate home on Hollis Lane, was charged with possessing digital blueprints for firearms and importing prohibited goods without approval. He was also refused bail and will face court on June 2. Allan Lowry, the oldest of the trio, was granted bail after being charged with unsafe firearm storage. The search involved specialist teams, including bomb disposal and hazardous materials units, and the men will all reappear in the Bathurst Local Court in June.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- A bomb-making lab was allegedly found at a home on Rockley St in Perthville, about 216km west of Sydney, during a six-day search.
- Paul Stephen Lowry (46) was charged with not keeping a prohibited firearm safely and possessing, supplying, or making explosives for an unlawful purpose.
- Paul Stephen Lowry was charged with 13 additional explosives offences, including manufacturing explosives with chemicals like nitroguanidine, nitrocellulose, and urea nitrate.
- Paul Stephen Lowry was refused bail and is due to face the Bathurst Local Court again on June 10.
- Andrew John Lowry (49) was charged with possessing a digital blueprint for manufacturing firearms and importing prohibited tier two goods without approval.
- Andrew John Lowry was refused bail and is due to face the Bathurst Local Court again on June 2.
- Allan Lowry (80) was charged with failing to keep a firearm safely and was granted bail.
- The three men will reappear in the Bathurst Local Court in June.
- Police searched the Rockley St address for almost a week with specialist assistance from the bomb disposal team and NSW Fire and Rescue's hazardous materials unit.
- The home was first raided on May 22, 2026, with Andrew John Lowry arrested at a home on Hollis Lane in Perthville on the same date.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- The 46-year-old man was charged with endangering someone's life by negligently handling explosives.
- The 49-year-old man was charged with manufacturing firearms without a licence.
- The 46-year-old man was refused bail at his last court appearance.
- Paul Stephen Lowry was charged with five counts of manufacturing explosives made with chemicals such as nitroguanidine, nitrocellulose, and urea nitrate, handling explosives without a licence, storing them incorrectly, and using them in a way they were not originally designed for.
- Andrew John Lowry was granted conditional bail with conditions to report to the Bathurst Police Station three times a week and obey an overnight curfew.
- Personnel in hazmat suits and masks were entering and leaving the house throughout the days-long operation.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- Article 1 states the 49-year-old man is due to face court on June 2, while Article 2 does not specify a date for his next appearance beyond 'next month'.
- Article 1 mentions the 46-year-old man was charged with 13 more offences related to manufacturing bombs, while Article 2 specifies these include five counts of manufacturing explosives with specific chemicals, handling explosives without a licence, and improper storage.
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