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A West Chester, Pennsylvania, man arrested close to a “No Kings” protest on Saturday has allegedly been discovered to be in possession of seven pipe bombs at his dwelling, in line with police.
The West Chester Police Division mentioned 31-year-old Kevin Krebs was arrested on Saturday after members of the general public instructed officers a person with a hid weapon was strolling close to a massive rally in Chester County, one in every of a number of held in communities throughout the nation to protest President Donald Trump.
When officers recognized the suspect, they stopped and questioned him earlier than allegedly discovering he was in possession of a firearm with out having a hid carry allow.
Courtroom paperwork obtained by FOX 29 in Philadelphia allege Krebs was in possession of a fully-loaded SIG Sauer handgun, knives and ammunition.
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Police in West Chester, Pennsylvania, arrested Kevin Krebs after he was allegedly discovered to be in possession of a loaded handgun and not using a allow, close to a “No Kings” rally. (West Chester Police Division)
On Monday, the station reported, legislation enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Krebs’ dwelling, the place he lives along with his brother.
Detectives allegedly found a pipe bomb in the course of the search, forcing authorities to go away the house and name in extra sources, together with the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), native legislation enforcement businesses, firefighters and EMS, and the Montgomery County bomb squad.
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A mechanical arm bomb disposal robotic unit is usually utilized by legislation enforcement to deal with pipe bombs. (Getty Photos)
The bomb squad reportedly used a robotic to deal with the pipe bombs, and as soon as the house was totally searched, a complete of seven pipe bombs have been allegedly discovered.
Investigators additionally found an AR-15, lengthy gun, ski masks, navy helmet, and navy gloves in Krebs’ car, which was parked just some blocks from the protest on Saturday.
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Kevin Krebs was arrested by police in West Chester, Pennsylvania. (@Antiweakdad/X by way of FOX 29)
When questioned, Krebs allegedly instructed detectives “he needed to go protest peacefully, but additionally needed to be protected due to what he has seen on tv.”
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FOX 29 additionally reported that Krebs was launched on bond initially, although on Tuesday he was taken again into custody on fees but to be launched.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
