Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man following an incident in June where a homemade explosive device exploded at a property in Dandenong South.
Investigators will allege a group of men had kidnapped another man from a venue in Cranbourne, transporting him to a property in Dandenong where he was threatened with explosive devices.
It is believed one of these devices exploded in the hand of a 38-year-old Cranbourne man. He was later dropped off at hospital with critical injuries.
The victim of the kidnapping, a 29-year-old man, was able to escape and was conveyed to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
The 38-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with false imprisonment (common law), without approval sell or use unauthorised explosives, possess firearm when firearm prohibition order applies, handle stolen goods, possess body armour and without approval manufacture and store unauthorised explosives.
He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 18 October.
Anyone with information on homemade explosive devices is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
