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Explosive Device Found in Jefferson County Residence

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Two people are in custody in Jefferson County after an explosive device was found inside a residence.

Deputies say at around 7:30 Monday evening, they and other area law enforcement agencies served a search warrant for drugs and explosives on North Stratford Lane in Jefferson County.
Explosive technicians located a device and transported it to be stored in an evidence bunker. Detectives seized more evidence and their investigation is continuing.

The identities of the suspects have not been released yet.
 

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