Federal authorities in Nebraska announced the sentencing of an Omaha man for knowingly possessing stolen explosives. Travis McQueen, 28, was sentenced last week to 63 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his guilty plea.

Prosecutors say the explosives were taken from a storage unit in Cass County, Nebraska on August 11, 2011.

The Buckley Powder Company reported stolen 100 pounds of blasting agent, 3,000 feet of detonating cord and two cases of boosters.

A lengthy investigation into the matter eventually led investigators to place reward flyers in various locations in eastern Nebraska. An anonymous caller contacted authorities and suggested McQueen might be involved. Investigators following up on the lead were able to determine that Mr. McQueen had been involved in disposing of the materials by throwing them into the Missouri river.

Excavating equipment was brought in by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and investigators were able to locate some of the materials. Investigators believe the bulk of the stolen materials were, in fact, thrown into the river.