It is reported by The Independent.

In this case, the Commissioner ruled out the possibility that one of the attackers had an explosive device.

In addition, Bush clarified that two improvised explosive devices were later found on one car, and not on two, as previously reported.

According to him, the police managed to neutralize one of them, the second device will be neutralized with the participation of the military.

Bush also admitted that individuals involved in the attack may remain at large.

“We never considered that the criminals no longer had any accomplices, which is why we continue our active duty on the spot ... it would be wrong to assume that there are no more involved,” he said

At the same time, he stressed that at the moment the police have no other suspects, except for the detainees.

March 15 in two mosques in Christchurch shooting occurred. Four people were detained - three men and one woman. One of the attackers is an Australian citizen.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jasinda Ardern called the incident a terrorist attack.

The government of New Zealand has changed the level of security threat in the country to high.