Did you know an anti-government bad old boy from Texas was arrested for planting 36 pipe bombs? [View All]

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Latest on the arrest of East Texas pipe bomb suspect

Posted: Apr 08, 2010 5:15 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 09, 2010 12:59 AM CDT

by Michele Reese

TYLER (KYTX) - Larry North stands accused of planting 36 explosive devices across East Texas. Investigators say they found messages on several of the devices. They're not saying what those messages were, but do say they expressed hatred for the United States government.

It's one of many new details on the investigation, and Larry North, that was released during this morning news conference.

"These devices, over 30 in number, have caused fear in this community nothing short of domestic terrorism," U.S. Attorney, Brit Featherston, said.

36 devices, found in 23 locations across East Texas, some at post offices, others at homes and businesses. All were allegedly placed in those locations by 52 year old North.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston said North had been under surveillance for about a week. He said North was observed dropping a device off at a mail box in the Tanglewood Shopping Center in Tyler on Wednesday.