Story highlights Teen was allegedly planning a terrorist act in Australia, officials say

"Our counterterrorism capabilities are well tested," deputy police commissioner says

(CNN) Australian authorities charged a 17-year-old with terrorism offenses after a search in Victoria state found three bombs, police said Saturday.

The teen was allegedly planning a terrorist act in Australia.

The search occurred Friday at premises in Greenvale, and was conducted by state police and federal authorities.

Police transported the explosive devices to a park, where they were disabled during a controlled operation, authorities said.

Authorities disabled them due to an imminent threat to the community, said Robert Hill, acting deputy commissioner for Victoria police.

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