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The police investigation of Haris Masic is hinting at something more sinister.

On the surface, his brief court appearance Wednesday seemed routine, with few details and little fanfare.

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Instead, eight more charges were added to Masic’s lengthy list of alleged offences, including making or possessing an explosive device with intent to endanger life, bringing his total counts to 54,

Also concerning is the investigation of Masic involves multiple police services, and so far, few details.

“We are working with both the OPP and the RCMP in relation to this investigation,” said London police Const. Sandasha Bough.

Many of the charges stem from two gunpoint carjackings in the Westmount area that sent shivers through the southwest London community earlier this year.

More charges — from both the London police and the Middlesex OPP — stem from the search of Masic’s home and an ongoing investigation where police say they are looking at “any and all possibilities.”