Calif. sheriff's deputy spots fuse of 'active' bomb during traffic stop
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Calif. sheriff's deputy spots fuse of 'active' bomb during traffic stop
"The deputy initiated a traffic stop for an obscured license plate just outside of Roseville. Upon approaching the vehicle, a suspicious metal pipe with end caps and a fuse was observed on the console."
"The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team X-rayed the device and found it to be an active pipe bomb. They safely retrieved the explosive device and rendered it inoperable within a few hours."
"The suspect was found to have multiple warrants out for his arrest, in addition to suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle. He was arrested on multiple charges."
During a traffic stop for an obscured license plate, a sheriff's deputy discovered an active pipe bomb in the suspect's vehicle. The deputy detained the driver and passenger, calling in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, which confirmed the device was an active bomb and rendered it inoperable. The suspect had multiple warrants and was found with suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested on charges including possession of a controlled substance and a destructive device, with bail set at $530,000.
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