Two arrested after search of home in St. John's

Two people have been arrested after the RNC searched a home in St. John's on Friday afternoon.

Police attended a home on Druken Crescent in order to execute a search warrant in relation to an ongoing investigation. A male exited the home, and police proceeded to conduct a search of the property.

Police seized several items including:

• Molotov cocktail

• Gas cans and containers with holes placed

• Twelve jerry cans filled with gas

• Butane canisters

• Ammonium nitrate (explosive precursor)

• Paramount burner fuel canisters

• Ammunition

• Various pills

• Flame thrower torch

• Propane tank with torch, seven hand-ties, two mouth gags, bottle of pins

Police charged 29-year-old Tyler Downey of St. John’s with:

• Two counts of possession of explosives intending bodily harm

• Two counts of possession of explosives for an unlawful purpose

• Two counts of using explosives with intent

• Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Possession of incendiary material

• Two counts of failure to comply with a release order

Also charged was 44-year-old Scott Whalen of Mobile, he aces charges of:

• Arson

• Possession of incendiary material

• Using explosives with intent

• Possession of explosives for an unlawful purpose

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Both accused were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the charges.