WATCH: Stolen Navy Explosive Units Discovered In Residence At The Villages, FL – Armed Forces Press
In mid-February, WESH TV news (NBC channel 2) reported that stolen military explosive devices were found in a home at The Villages, Florida, northwest of Orlando.
The county’s bomb squad unit responded to the scene. According to WESH, it was confirmed that the explosives were stolen from the military.
News reporter Luana Muñoz said that neighbors didn’t want to go on camera out of fear of retribution.
Neighbors needed to evacuate for three hours as a safety precaution.
Authorities confirmed that all explosives were removed. Deputies confirmed there have not yet been any arrests.
At the time of the report, the FBI was investigating this situation.
See additional reporting by Fox 35 TV news (Orlando) and the Daily Commercial newspaper (Leesburg, FL).