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Illinois: IED Discovered During Narcotics Investigation, 2 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:40

On 11 October 2024, Stark County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies served search warrants at four different locations across Stark County and discovered an IED at one site, in addition to methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property. The Peoria Police Department Bomb Squad was called to the scene to assist, and bomb technicians disposed of the IED. No further device details were released. A 44-year-old woman was arrested for possession of an explosive device and drug related charges, and a 47-year-old man was arrested on other charges.

Hawaii: Suspected Pipe Bomb Found in Home After Standoff, 1 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:38

On 9 October 2024, at approximately 1000 hours local time, the Hawaii Police Department (HPD), HPD Special Response Team, an FBI SWAT team and Crisis Negotiation Team, and agents from the U.S. Marshal Service responded to a residence on the 11-3000 block of Nahelenani Street in Volcano for reports of a man illegally occupying a residence. The 58-year-old suspect barricaded himself inside the home and discharged a firearm at authorities on several occasions. On 10 October, the suspect was apprehended and arrested after attempting to escape the residence.

Colorado: Pipe Bomb Discovered Emplaced on Vehicle in Neighborhood

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:34

On 12 October 2024, at approximately 1000 hours local time, Colorado Springs Police Department officers responded to a residence on the 6300 block of Timber Bluff Point in Colorado Springs after a woman found a pipe bomb in the bed of her family’s truck. The device was shown in a video as a metal pipe with end caps on both ends and a green fuse protruding from one of the ends. Police called in an EOD team for assistance. EOD technicians safely removed the pipe bomb. No injuries were reported. An investigation is ongoing.

Alabama: 2 IEDs Discovered in Residence, 1 Arrested

Submitted by jumholtz on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:24

On 14 October 2024, Atmore Police Department (APD) officers responded to a home on the 200 block of Pleasant Hill Circle in Atmore and spoke with a 34-year-old man who was upset about personal issues and made several concerning statements. Officers conducted a follow-up investigation on 15 October and learned that the man may have constructed IEDs, had previously served as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician in the military, and reportedly suffered from PTSD.

Colombia: RCIED Rendered Safe by Military Personnel

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 16:02

On 27 September 2024, military engineers from the Third Brigade of the National Army and Explosives and Demolitions Group (EXDE) bomb technicians responded to a rural area in Pradera, department of Valle del Cauca, for a report of a remote-controlled IED (RCIED). EXDE and National Army bomb technicians examined the device and determined that it contained approximately 15 kg of homemade explosives and was able to be remotely activated via a wireless control system.

Canada: IIDs Thrown at Police During Protest, 4 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 16:00

On 29 September 2024, at approximately 2115 hours local time, at least 50 protestors gathered near Maisonneuve Boulevard and Guy Street in Montreal and began to march toward de la Montagne Street and along the campus of Concordia University. Protestors smashed windows of school buildings and nearby businesses and spray painted on several windows. As Montreal police were attempting to apprehend protestors, two improvised incendiary devices (IIDs), described as Molotov cocktails, were thrown at officers. No injuries or property damage from the IIDs were reported.

Denmark: Hand Grenades Functioned Near Israeli Embassy, 3 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 15:59

On 2 October 2024, at approximately 0320 hours local time, two explosions were reported near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. Copenhagen Police responded to the scene and determined that the blasts had been caused by two hand grenades, resulting in material damage to a building 100 meters from the Israeli embassy. No injuries were reported. Three Swedish suspects between the ages of 15 and 20 were arrested in connection with the explosions.

Ohio: 2 IEDs Found in Man’s Belongings, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 15:53

On 18 September 2024, at approximately 1400 hours local time, a Kettering Police Department (KPD) officer approached a man acting strangely near a dumpster on Tabor Avenue in Kettering. The officer received permission to search the man’s belongings and discovered two IEDs, as shown in body camera footage published by news media on 27 September. The first IED was described as a small soft drink bottle sealed at the top, possessing a fuse, and containing what appeared to be nails and screws.

New York: Pyrotechnic Devices and BMM Discovered in Residence of Man Plotting to Attack Migrants, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 15:52

On 26 September 2024, a 27-year-old male suspect was arrested after police officers recovered pyrotechnics and bomb-making material (BMM), including explosive substances from disassembled pyrotechnics that had been wrapped in tin foil, long nail cartridges that were also wrapped in foil, BB pellets, and green wire, from his residence on 77th Street in Elmhurst. The search was conducted as part of an investigation into the suspect, who had told an acquaintance that he was constructing IEDs to target a small hostel in Queens used to temporarily house migrants from the U.S. southern border.

New Jersey: IIDs Thrown at Apartment Building

Submitted by AChevez1 on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 15:50

On 28 September 2024, at approximately 0100 hours local time, a male suspect reportedly threw two improvised incendiary devices (IIDs), described as Molotov cocktails, at an apartment building on the 500 block of Vine Street in Elizabeth before fleeing the scene. Elizabeth firefighters responded and quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. A county arson investigator stated that a “bottle cap with a wick and the smell of some form of accelerant” was found at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.