Man charged after N.S. RCMP finds chemicals to make explosives in home

An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

A 53-year-old man is facing several charges after Nova Scotia RCMP found materials that could be used to manufacture explosives at a Newtonville residence last week.

Police responded to a report of unsecured firearms at a Jehill Davidson Road residence on April 19, according to an RCMP news release. The RCMP said officers found chemicals and materials consistent with the manufacturing of explosives at the scene and secured the large rural property.

The RCMP explosives disposal unit helped with the investigation and fire services were on standby due to the potential volatility of the substances at the residence.

During the search, police seized:

• four shotguns
• three rifles
• ammunition

Officers took samples of the chemicals for analysis before a third-party contractor safely disposed of the substances.

The search of the property ended on Wednesday.

Shawn Bradley of Newtonville was arrested in Charlottetown on April 19. He has been charged with:

• possession of explosive
• possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
• seven counts of careless use of a firearm
• seven counts of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• seven counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• seven counts of possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• three counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon or a restricted weapon
• three counts of possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized

Bradley, who was remanded into custody, appeared in Windsor provincial court on Friday.

The investigation is ongoing.

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