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PRINCE GEORGE – Two people have been charged after police seized a loaded “SKS” semi-automatic rifle, two pipe bombs and bomb-making equipment at a house in Prince George.

The RCMP’s explosive disposal unit from the Lower Mainland, the RCMP emergency response team from Prince George along with patrol and serious crime units moved in last Thursday to search a home on Ahbau Street.

RCMP say Dustin Olson and Meranda Dingwall each face seven charges, including two counts of possession of an explosive device.

Twenty-three-year-old Dingwall was to make an appearance in provincial court Monday.

Twenty-four-year-old Olson has been remanded in custody at least until his first court appearance on Dec. 1.

Police say the bombs had the potential to explode and officers closed down a block around the home before conducting a search last Thursday.

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Mounties say Dingwall and Olson are known to police.

Police aren’t disclosing any possible motives, but there is no apparent terrorist connection as the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team has not been involved.

-With files from John Daly