Codiac RCMP seized multiple explosive devices along with several restricted and prohibited firearms from a home in Moncton.
Mounties searched an Elmwood Drive home on Thursday afternoon and based on information gathered during the investigation, RCMP Explosives Disposal Units from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia were also on scene.
Police discovered more than half a dozen homemade pipe bombs as well as components for building additional devices.
Nine unsecured firearms, including several restricted and prohibited weapons – at least one was loaded – and ammunition, were also seized.
A 40-year-old man from Moncton was arrested at the home and later released on conditions.
He is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on October 12, 2022.
“Members took every precaution during the execution of the search warrant, including making sure we had the expertise on site to deal with any items found,” says Codiac RCMP Staff Sergeant Mario Fortin.
“At no point during the operation was there a risk to the general public.”
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