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84-year-old accused of making explosives at home
Louisiana man arrested for creating and selling illegal explosives from his home.
In brief
Louisiana man arrested for creating and selling illegal explosives from his home. John Sinkankas, 84, was arrested for manufacturing and selling explosive devices near a school in Louisiana. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Arrested for explosives
An 84-year-old man in Louisiana was arrested for allegedly creating and selling explosives from his home, according to deputies.
Search conducted
On Oct. 2, detectives searched the home of John W. Sinkankas in relation to an ongoing joint investigation.
Explosives near school
Investigators say Sinkankas was manufacturing and selling explosive devices from his home, which is also 500 feet away from a school.
Illegal explosive materials
Detectives initially learned the devices were manufactured to resemble fireworks, but after further investigation it was discovered that the devices contained an illegal amount of explosive materials.
Items seized
During the search, detectives found several pounds of explosive powders, around 18 pounds of explosive precursors, numerous homemade explosives, and materials used to assemble them.
Charged and released
Sinkankas was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with manufacture & possession of delayed action incendiary device. He was released the following day on a $150,000 bond.
The big picture
John Sinkankas, 84, was arrested for manufacturing and selling explosive devices near a school in Louisiana.
