KANSAS CITY —Acting on tips a Drug Task Force recovered a large amount of illegal explosives and drugs at a Northland Kansas City house while serving a search warrant, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff's office.
Just after 7a.m. August 2, the STAR (Special Tactics and Response) Team arrested three people in the 6500 block of North Hickory Street in Kansas City.. A search of the home turned up 107 pounds of explosive powder, two pipe bombs, 15 grenades, 20 grams of fentanyl paste, 15 grams of meth, Psychedelic mushrooms, Seven guns, including an Uzi and a large amount of ammunition.
An elementary school-aged child also was in the home. The child is now staying with relatives.
Cory D. Young, 46, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and child endangerment. He is being held on a bond of $350,000 cash only.
Erika Lahr, 32, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and child endangerment. She is being held on a bond of $250,000 cash only.
Tammie L. Bindel Cole, 52, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. She is being held on a bond of $150,000 cash only.
Additional federal charges could be forthcoming related to the explosives and weapons.
This was a joint investigation by the Clay County Drug Task Force and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department’s Bomb Squad assisted with the removal and processing of the explosives. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation.