The investigation continues into the discovery of two explosive devices in Great Falls earlier this month.
On July 4th, 2022, several agencies – including the ATF, Great Falls Police Department, and the Malmstrom AFB Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit – responded to the 2000 block of 9th Avenue South to investigate a homeowner’s discovery of two homemade destructive devices, or pipe bombs, in their residential backyard while mowing the lawn.
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) spokesperson Crystal McCoy said, “Fortunately, he first realized there were two unusual devices in his backyard, and he wasn’t really for sure with what it was. He did the right thing. He called the local law enforcement authorities, and it was quickly realized the two cylinder devices that were wrapped in the cellophane were what we commonly describe as a homemade device or a pipe bomb.”
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Source: KRTV Great Falls News