Large amount of explosives found at Yelm home, police say

YELM, Wash. - Thurston County sheriff's deputies say a "large amount of explosives" were found Tuesday at a home in Yelm.

Deputies tweeted about the incident just before 3:00 p.m. The home is located on Neat Rd SE near Cougar Vlg Ln SE.

According to deputies, the homeowner recently passed away and family members were at the home cleaning up the property when potential explosives were found.

Deputies located the explosives and safely disposed them.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said special agents including a certified explosives specialist assisted the sheriff's office.

No injuries were reported.

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