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Pipe bomb diffused at Winston County Courthouse
Winston County Courthouse was abuzz with activity this afternoon after an active pipe bomb was discovered, Sheriff Rick Harris told FOX6.
In an investigator's room, a theft victim was identifying his stolen tool box. When they opened up the tool box they discovered the bomb.
Winston County authorities called in the ATF and the Jefferson County Bomb Squad to diffuse the bomb. There were successful in disarming it and no one was hurt.
Sheriff Harris said the tool box was seized after authorities busted a theft ring during a raid earlier this week at the Natural Bridge Motel.
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