Bali Police: Bomb like material found in Ubud, step up Christmas security.

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Bali police announced they had found a low level explosive device in Ubud on Tuesday morning (20 Dec 2016). The bomb squad (Gegana) successfully disposed of the device.

The device which contained gunpowder, nails and what appears to be a solar powered detonator was discovered by a local shopkeeper, who alerted the police.

http://bali.tribunnews.com/2016/12/2...ung-makan-ubud

In a separate news release, Bali police identified 10 churches vulnerable to increased criminal activity during Christmas service. These include theft, vehicle theft and break ins, robbery and bomb threats.

The churches are expected to see over 1000 worshipper each on Christmas, and the police is taking active steps to secure the areas ahead of time.

The churches are:

Gereja Lembah Pujian Jalan Antasura, Denpasar Barat
Gereja Maranatha Jalan Surapati, Denpasar Timur
Gereja Katedral Jalan Tukad Musi, Denpasar Timur
Gereja Fransiskus Xaverius Jalan Dewi Sartika, Kuta
Gereja Eklesia Jalan Raya Tuban, Kuta
Gereja Gembala Yang Baik Jalan Sari Dana, Denpasar Utara,
Gereja Santo Petrus Jalan Gunung Batok, Denpasar Barat
Gereja Bukit Doa atau Puja Mandala Jalan Darmawangsa, Kuta
Gereja Hurio Batak Protestan Jalan Pulau Belitung, Denpasar Selatan.

http://bali.tribunnews.com/2016/12/1...an-di-denpasar