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A Richmond Hill father and son have been arrested after cops allegedly confiscated hazardous, explosive materials, along with an explosive device from a local residence.

Last Thursday, York Regional Police began an investigation after receiving information regarding a suspect who was being investigated by United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

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Detectives executed a search warrant Friday at a residence on Larratt Lane and located a quantity of hazardous, explosive materials as well as a detonator device.

“This is shocking,” said neighbor Jill Garazi. “They have lived there for six years and they have always been very nice people.”

The family told neighbors they were originally from Iran.

Garazi said the father is an electrician, who not long ago helped wire up her back deck with lighting.

“He also helped my husband with the fence,” she added. “We have had very good relations with him and the whole family.”