Niagara Falls man accused of making, possessing explosives
Author of the article:Kevin Connor
Published Sep 07, 2024 • 1 minute read
A 21-year-old Niagara Falls man was arrested for allegedly making and possessing explosives.
Niagara Regional Police said officers were called to a home in the area of Beaver Glen and Brookside Drs. on Wednesday around the noon hour for the possible presence of a suspicious device.
“During the initial search of the home, officers located multiple devices of a concerning nature,” police said in a news release.
“Out of abundance of caution, officers evacuated nearby homes and the NRPS Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called to the scene.”
The devices were examined and then removed to a safe location for further assessment, cops said.
Police determined the devices were improvised explosive devices in “varying stages of completeness.” The devices were eventually rendered safe by disposal unit officers.
Nearby residents were allowed to return to their homes at 3 p.m.
Police said officers executed a search warrant Thursday at the home and arrested a man.
Taha Sleiman, 21, is charged with make, possess, care, and control of explosive device, and unlawful possession of explosives.
Sleiman was held for a bail hearing on Friday in St. Catharines.
The incident remains under investigation, police added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 1009768 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Author of the article:Kevin Connor
Published Sep 07, 2024 • 1 minute read
A 21-year-old Niagara Falls man was arrested for allegedly making and possessing explosives.
Niagara Regional Police said officers were called to a home in the area of Beaver Glen and Brookside Drs. on Wednesday around the noon hour for the possible presence of a suspicious device.
“During the initial search of the home, officers located multiple devices of a concerning nature,” police said in a news release.
“Out of abundance of caution, officers evacuated nearby homes and the NRPS Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called to the scene.”
The devices were examined and then removed to a safe location for further assessment, cops said.
Police determined the devices were improvised explosive devices in “varying stages of completeness.” The devices were eventually rendered safe by disposal unit officers.
Nearby residents were allowed to return to their homes at 3 p.m.
Police said officers executed a search warrant Thursday at the home and arrested a man.
Taha Sleiman, 21, is charged with make, possess, care, and control of explosive device, and unlawful possession of explosives.
Sleiman was held for a bail hearing on Friday in St. Catharines.
The incident remains under investigation, police added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 1009768 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Niagara Falls man accused of making, possessing explosives
A 21-year-old Niagara Falls man was arrested for allegedly making and possessing explosives.
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