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On 29 May 2024, at approximately 1900 hours local time, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers executing a search warrant discovered 2,000 lb of pyrotechnics while searching the garage of a home in the 1600 block of West 146th Street. LAPD Bomb Squad technicians responded to assist and removed the pyrotechnics. No injuries were reported.
On 23 May 2024, at approximately 0130 hours local time, three unidentified suspects used explosive devices against two ATMs at a bank in Friedrichroda in the district of Gotha, Thuringia, before fleeing the scene. It is unclear how much money was stolen. Witnesses reported hearing the two explosions, which destroyed the ATMs and the building housing them. No injuries were reported. No additional devices were discovered, and no device related details have been released. The investigation is ongoing.
On 28 May 2024, an unspecified explosive device was functioned as a part of a series of attacks against the municipality of Durán, causing one vehicle to explode. No further device details were provided. At least one Durán government building sustained minor damage, but no injuries were reported. Durán has a prevalence of narcotics production and trafficking and has experienced significant violence as a result.
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On 20 May 2024, local authorities discovered a cache of explosives and drugs buried in a cemetery in Oroklini. The cache consisted of IEDs, one of which was an armed radio controlled IED (RCIED) with a cell phone; a rocket launcher with three munitions; several cartridges; and military grade firearms. Two male suspects, ages 46 and 35, were arrested in connection with the discovery. The older suspect was previously observed by police engaging in suspicious activity at the cemetery.
On 16 May 2024, King County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched the North Bend motorhome of a 27-year-old man and a woman. Inside the motorhome, authorities discovered multiple explosive devices including hand grenades, 17 firearms, suppressors, body armor, ballistic shields, ammunition, 3D-printed AR-15 lowers without serial numbers, a 3D-printer with evidence of printing the AR-15 lowers, and fentanyl pills and other drugs. No additional details regarding the explosive devices have been released. The suspects were arrested and are facing federal charges.
On 21 May 2024, at approximately 1230 hours local time, Austin Police Department (APD) officers saw a stolen vehicle at a gas station on the 8100 block of Salt Springs Drive. The driver of the stolen vehicle barricaded himself inside the store, and police attempted to persuade him to exit the gas station. While inside the gas station, the suspect shot at law enforcement officials and unsuccessfully tried to create an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, by pouring lighter fluid into a container with a rag.
On 20 May 2024, at approximately 1600 hours local time, an individual threw an improvised incendiary device (IID) at a neighbor’s home on Evanback Court in Murfreesboro. The suspect assaulted two other neighbors before barricading himself inside a home. The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Special Operations Unit, MPD Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Bomb Squad, THP Robot Team, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department, and ATF responded to the scene to assist. After barricading himself for several hours, the 38-year-old man exited and was arrested.
On 26 April 2024, Pittsburgh Police Department officers and Bomb Squad technicians responded to an apartment on Forbes Avenue after suspicious powders were discovered inside the building among an evicted resident’s belongings. Authorities discovered 32 IEDs, along with bomb-making material (BMM), described as sulfur powder, aluminum powder, potassium nitrate, air float charcoal, and fuses. Technicians removed 32 separate devices from the scene and safely disposed of them.
On 16 May 2024, Grants Pass Police Department (GPPD) officers searching a home on Highway 199 discovered bomb-making material (BMM), including over five pounds of red phosphorous, six blasting caps, and detonating cord; 34 firearms; and drugs. A 57-year-old man and 49-year-old woman were arrested and charged with 34 counts of felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
On 25 May 2024, a street takeover event was reported on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Charlotte. During the event, multiple pyrotechnic devices were caught on video being functioned and sent flying into the air. No injuries or arrests have been reported. An investigation is ongoing.
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