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PSP: 13 explosive devices seized during I-80 traffic stop

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TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a driver was arrested after a traffic stop seized 13 improvised explosive devices.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 5 troopers pulled over a car for code violations on Interstate 80 East in Tobyhanna Township.

Police say the driver was suspected to be under the influence and a search warrant was issued. During the search, troopers stated they found and seized 13 improvised explosive devices inside of the suspect's car.

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The State Police Hazardous Device and Explosives team was called and took custody of the devices for further investigation.

The driver, a 46-year-old man from Florida, was charged and taken to the Monroe County Correctional Facility.