Advertisement

Discovery of explosives in Saskatchewan home leads to charges

A 39-year-old Yorkton man was arrested after he made threats to his former employer about using explosives to harm people. RCMP

YORKTON, Sask. – Police have laid two explosives-related charges against a Saskatchewan man who was allegedly threatening to cause harm.

RCMP say they got word on Tuesday about explosives in a Yorkton home owned by a man who had allegedly made threats against his former employer and others.

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.

Get daily National news

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

They say the owner was arrested after a search turned up a large quantity of explosives and other suspected stolen property.

READ MORE: Yorkton man arrested after threatening former employer with explosives

Police photos released to the media show what appear to be several dozen sticks of material, along with a spool of wire.

James Patrick Loder, who is 39, is also charged with possession of property under $5000.

Loder has been released and will appear in a Yorkton courtroom again on Oct. 5.

Advertisement

Sponsored content

AdChoices