Man arrested after SJ police find over 100 pounds of explosive material at building, home

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Friday, May 12, 2023
Police find over 100 pounds of explosive material at SJ building, home
San Jose police discovered more than 100 pounds of explosive materials and devices after responding to a burglary report.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose police discovered more than 100 pounds of explosive materials and devices after responding to a burglary report.

The initial discovery happened on Monday, just after 4 a.m. at a commercial property near Old Bayshore Highway and highway 101.

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Investigators say the surveillance video helped link Peter Karasev to two explosions of PG&E transformers in San Jose.

There they found what appeared to be a destructive device manufacturing operation.

Police then identified a suspect as Adam Mirassou, who was arrested at his house and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.

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Officers found more explosive materials at his home. In total, they found precursor explosive-making materials, assembly equipment, and completed explosives.

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