Brad Milligan, 39, of Metairie, is facing federal charges for selling explosive devices and manufacturing anabolic steroids out of his home — a volatile mix of crime that federal prosecutors say endangered the entire neighborhood. Milligan, who did not possess a license to distribute either substance, now stares down a decade behind bars.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) launched the investigation after tracking shipments of explosive precursor chemicals — key ingredients used to build M-type explosive devices — straight to Milligan’s Metairie residence. Every order was placed online, delivered to his doorstep, and assembled under the radar until a tip from an anonymous Crimestoppers caller blew the operation wide open.
That tip, delivered to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, alleged Milligan wasn’t just building bombs — he was selling them. Alongside the explosives, he allegedly distributed anabolic steroids, turning his home into a dual-threat trafficking hub. The JPSO and ATF immediately launched a joint investigation, confirming the flow of illegal materials and distribution activity from the property.
Milligan now faces a maximum of ten years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, three years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment. The charges stem from a bill of information filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which carries the full weight of federal prosecution.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans emphasized that while the charges are serious, a bill of information is not a conviction. “The guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” Evans stated, underscoring the bedrock of the American justice system even in the most unsavory cases.
Evans credited the ATF and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for their relentless work in dismantling the operation. Assistant United States Attorney Brittany L. Reed is leading the prosecution, building a case that could send a clear message: trafficking explosives and steroids from a suburban home won’t go unnoticed — or unpunished.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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