A man was arrested for allegedly threatening mass violence on individuals based on race, religion and government affiliation, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Nathan Henderson, 39, was arrested on July 11 after deputies executed a search warrant at his home on Orcle Drive near Camp Bullis and found illegal explosive components, according to a news release from BCSO on Thursday, July 31. Officials said deputies received a credible tip about Henderson making concerning statements regarding mass violence and having a homemade detonator.
After searching the home, deputies found multiple firearms and ammunition, chemical components commonly used to create improvised explosive devices, notebooks containing extremist ideology and vague plans to disrupt public venues, a total of 24 grenades with corresponding striker mechanisms, a homemade igniter with remote detonation capability and nearly 100 metal cylinders believed to be intended for manufacturing blasting cups, accordion to BCSO.
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