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Investigation allegedly finds 4 homemade bombs in Anderson County

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Two Kentucky men allegedly had explosives and narcotics during a traffic stop Monday in Anderson County.

Kentucky State Police said authorities stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic violations near Anderson Crossing Drive. The driver was identified as 41-year-old Ronald Coffman, of Mercer County, and the passenger as 36-year-old Zebadiah Murphy, of Anderson County.

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According to a news release, police were given consent to search the vehicle and allegedly found illegal narcotics and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the rear floorboard.

Coffman allegedly told a trooper the explosive contained black powder and lead pellets.

Police said a perimeter was established and a hazardous device unit responded to the scene to remove the devices.

Kentucky State Police said a search warrant was obtained and Murphy’s home near Hammonds Creek Road in Anderson County was searched. Police allegedly found two more IEDs, along with the items needed to manufacture more.

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Authorities also reported finding several firearms, improvised firearm suppressors, and restricted ammunition.

Murphy and Coffman were arrested and lodged in the Franklin County Detention Center. 

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