Homeless Men In Need Of Backpack Found Elizabeth Bombs: Patch PM

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Homeless Men In Need Of Backpack Found Elizabeth Bombs

Two homeless men found the backpack containing five pipe bombs near at the Elizabeth Train Station early Monday. One of the men was reportedly looking to use the backpack to carry his lunch when he saw what was inside and notified authorities about the bombs. An online fundraiser has been launched to support the men. >>>Read more on Patch.

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