LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A heavily armed man who said he was heading to a gay pride parade inLos Angeles was arrested early on Sunday, Mayor Eric Garcetti said. According to law enforcement officials cited by the Los Angeles Times, a search of the suspect's car turned up several weapons, ammunition and explosive powder was found in the vehicle. FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said the arrest was made by Santa Monica police and that the FBI was assisting in the investigation. Garcetti pledged that the Los Angles festival would proceed. Santa Monica Police declined to comment on the incident and referred calls to the FBI, as did theLos Angeles Sheriff's Department, which also assisted in the arrest.

Source: Huffington Post June 12, 2016 17:48 UTC