Archie, MO – A Cass County traffic stop early Wednesday morning led deputies to uncover homemade explosives and narcotics, prompting a response from a regional bomb squad.
According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle just after 2 a.m. on southbound Interstate 49 near the Archie exit for a lane violation. During the search, deputies allegedly discovered several homemade explosives inside the vehicle.
The Lee’s Summit Bomb Squad was called to the scene, where specialists safely detonated the explosives. Authorities also reported finding narcotics during the investigation.
Deputies identified the driver as 51-year-old Charles Cooper of Kansas City. He has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and driving while revoked or suspended, a Class D misdemeanor.
Cooper’s bond has been set at $10,000 cash only. He remains in custody at the Cass County Jail.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the type of explosives allegedly recovered or the circumstances leading to the discovery. Officials said the investigation is ongoing.
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