Stress balls filled with nails show up on ACT roads
ACT Policing branded stress balls with nails and screws driven through them have been found on roads in Bonython and South Tuggeranong.
Residents spotted the objects on roads in the Tuggeranong area and reported them to police. Each ball had screws and nails deliberately inserted to damage tyres.
Police confirmed they are aware of the reports and asking the public to report any sightings or information about who placed them. A local mechanic said high-speed vehicles hitting nails can burst tyres instantly.
Damage depends on where the nail strikes: hitting the tyre's side usually means replacement, while a puncture in the thicker bottom section can sometimes be repaired. ACT Police urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
- Bonython and South Tuggeranong
- Locations found
- Screws and nails deliberately inserted
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Why it mattersDrivers risk sudden tyre failure and loss of control if they run over these hidden hazards.
AustraliaACT drivers, especially in Tuggeranong suburbs, need to watch for these objects on roads; residents should report any sightings to police.
