Former Waller Police Officer Calling Himself Irish Terrorist Arrested on Explosives Charges

Cypress, Texas

A former officer with the Waller Police Department, who authorities said described himself as a "terrorist" from Ireland, is the target of a federal investigation after explosives were found in his home.

George K. McCullough, 64, was arrested Friday and accused of illegally storing 800 feet of detonating cord and four electric blasting caps at his home in Cypress, federal officials said Monday.

McCullough, who remains in federal custody, bought items such as replica pipe bombs, rocket launchers and explosive suicide vests from a company in Scranton, Pa., according to federal criminal complaint filed against him.

In September 2009, McCullough told FBI agents that he bought such items for training law enforcement and other first responders. FBI agents said he owned a private security company, Red Lobo Safety and Security, based out of his home in the 15300 block of Ochre Leaf Trail.

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