Pipe bomb in Benton County

By: Alexandra Brown

Updated: March 12, 2013

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. -- The Benton County bomb squad were called to investigate a suspicious pipe bomb found near Siloam Springs Monday afternoon, said Chief Jon Simpson.
Simpson said the bomb location was near Hwy 412 and Old Hwy 68.

Sheriff Kelly Cradduck said they suspected pipe bomb may be filled with BB's. He said the bomb technicians detonated the device.

Simpson said the state police are also at the scene.

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