Athens, TN (WOKI) An Athens man is facing multiple charges after explosive devices and dozens of guns are found in his home.
Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office say three explosive devices, more than 40 guns and more than 500 grams of meth were seized Wednesday from Daniel Buis’ home in the 200 block of Kenneth Street in Athens and from a storage unit tied to him.
Deputies also found more than $40,000 in cash.
Buis was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of methamphetamine for resale
- Unlawful possession of a firearm
- Possession of an improvised explosive device
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony
- Maintaining a drug dwelling for use or keep of a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Multiple agencies assisted in the investigation, including: the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force, Athens Police Department, McMinn County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Sweetwater Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Additionally, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was called to the scene to assist with the explosives.
