- Posted September 10, 2012
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Sub shop owner to face federal explosives charges
DETROIT (AP) -- A suburban Detroit business owner faces illegal explosives charges in federal court.
The Detroit News says a complaint unsealed last Thursday in U.S. District Court accuses 49-year-old Alaa Qasawa of trying to receive, possess and store stolen explosives without a license or permit.
Qasawa is from Oakland County's West Bloomfield Township. He was arrested last Wednesday and is being held until a hearing today.
Federal officials raided his home and a Tubby's sub shop he owns in Lake Orion.
A federal affidavit says that in August, Qasawa asked about buying blasting caps and grenades from a company in Scranton, Pa.
Defense lawyer Mitch Ribitwer tells WDIV-TV that Qasawa is a collector who had no malicious intent or plans to use the materials "for any evil purpose."
Published: Mon, Sep 10, 2012
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