Woman arrested after homemade bomb was found on a vehicle in Lafayette Co.

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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Batesville woman is behind bars after deputies said a homemade bomb was found on a vehicle in Lafayette County.

Investigators said the discovery in June sparked a multi-agency investigation involving the ATF, bomb squads, and narcotics agents.

They said Christina Laureen Willis was later arrested after more explosives, bomb-making materials, guns, and drugs were found at a home in Panola County.

Willis is charged with attempted murder and possessing a weapon of mass destruction.

Federal charges are also expected as the investigation continues.

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