The Kirkland Police Department discovered a marijuana grow operation and several explosive devices while conducting a follow-up welfare check at a Kirkland residence early Thursday.

Officers had initially been called to Evergreen Hospital Medical Center around 1 a.m. to contact a 23-year-old male who had accidentally shot himself in the hand while emptying a handgun. Officers then responded to a home in the 12200 block of N.E. 80th Street where the accidental shooting incident had occurred to conduct a welfare check. Another resident answered the door and cooperated with officers on the scene.

The officers saw several marijuana plants while inside the residence. The Eastside Narcotics Task Force was notified and assisted in obtaining and serving a search warrant for the residence. In addition to the marijuana plants, explosive devices were found in the residence. The Bellevue Police Department’s Bomb Squad responded to the scene and safely removed two sparkler bombs and one pipe bomb. The devices did not pose a danger to area residents.

Criminal charges are pending the completion of further follow-up. The Reporter will update this story as more information becomes available.