Authorities accused the 30-year-old Marine of having a live 25mm explosive round in his checked bag at the Palm Springs International Airport.
Law enforcement spent about 18 hours at the home of the Houston man responsible for a deadly attack in New Orleans. Sources told ABC13 that investigators found precursor chemicals that can be used in explosives.
The body of a man who was dressed in tactical gear, body armor, and with two guns and IEDs in his car, was found in Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, investigators said.
The device hidden in the bag's lining was a circular compound, about 3 inches in diameter, that had two fuses and powder concealed in wax paper and plastic wrap, according to the criminal complaint.
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies said a bomb squad arrived after and safely removed the dangerous discovery from inside the residence.