Police arrested a man they say was carrying pipe bombs in Groton Thursday.
Officers responded to a medical call in the area 516 Gold Star Highway near Tollgate Road around 5 p.m.
When they arrived, they found 32-year-old Benjamin Dahm carrying a backpack with objects inside that appeared to be pipe bombs, according to police.
Officers shut down the area and called in the Connecticut State Police Bomb Squad.
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The bomb squad determined the devices were actual pipe bombs. They were disabled and rendered inoperable, police said.
Dahm was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, illegal bomb manufacturing, illegal possession of explosives, first-degree reckless endangerment, and first-degree breach of peace. He was held on $150,000 and was expected to be in court Friday.
Dahm's motive was not immediately clear.
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The FBI is also investigating.
