CALGARY — Police in Calgary have arrested a man after officers found improvised explosive devices and weapons.
Police say they responded to a report on Feb. 15 from a driver who had approached a stalled van on a busy roadway and saw an individual step in front and point a firearm.
They say a man and woman were taken into custody after officers found a shotgun with a shell in the magazine.
Police say during a later search of the van, three explosive devices were recovered along with a rifle.
Officers found two more improvised explosives, three flares and two smoke bombs during a search of a home later in the day.
Police say they do not believe there was a specific intended target, or that the suspect is connected to any terrorism-related group.
"This incident posed a very real threat to officers and citizens alike," Staff Sgt. Mark Neufeld said in a release Thursday.
"A thorough investigation has been conducted and we can say at this time, there is no information to suggest a specific person or group of people were targeted, nor do we believe the accused has connections to any terrorist organizations."
Wayne McGuire, who is 52, faces 15 charges, including making an explosive substance and possessing an explosive substance
McGuire is to appear in court on Friday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2022.
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