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Explosive material inside home prompts investigation, detonation

JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say explosive materials were discovered inside a home, prompting an investigation and a controlled detonation.

On September 24, troopers were called to a home in Jackson Township for a report of several loud explosion noises.

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Troopers took three people, who were inside the home, into custody for outstanding warrants. However, they did not say if those arrested have been officially charged with the incident.

Further investigation confirmed that there was an explosive-type material in the home.

Pennsylvania State Police will be doing a controlled detonation of the explosive material to ensure the "volatile materials" are disposed of properly.