Traffic stop in Seguin leads to discovery of pipe bomb making material

A 33-year-old Scarborough man is facing charges after being pulled over in Seguin Township with pipe bomb making material.

That’s according to the West Parry Sound OPP, who say the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on July 30.

Police say local officers stopped the vehicle on Highway 400, as the driver was wanted by another police service.

Further investigation revealed the passenger was in possession of pipe bomb making material, according to police. The material was seized and turned over the the OPP Explosives Disposal Unit.

The accused is facing four charges including making or possessing explosives, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failing to comply with a probation order, and possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

He is slated to appear in Parry Sound court Aug. 6.

Andrew Mendler
Andrew Mendler
Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

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