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Kitchener man arrested after explosives found in Waterloo home

The crest on a Waterloo Regional Police officer's sleeve. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

A Kitchener man was arrested after an explosive device was found at a home in Waterloo on Monday night, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say officers were dispatched to a home on Lester Street after an explosive device had been found inside.

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The special response unit soon arrived at the scene to safely remove the potential explosives from the home.

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A Kitchener man was arrested and is facing several charges including making or possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose and failing to comply with judicial release order.

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Police say the investigation is not over and anyone with information can call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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