All articles tagged with #explosive devices
U.S. justice officials have thwarted a terror plot targeting companies in the Los Angeles area, arresting four suspects who were allegedly practicing building explosive devices, with plans for a New Year’s Eve attack.
A man was arrested outside St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., before the Red Mass, with police discovering suspicious items including possible fireworks and vials, leading to charges of unlawful entry and threats, and an ongoing investigation by multiple agencies.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily closed due to a bomb threat linked to a house fire and explosives found nearby. The festival is set to reopen after police confirmed the suspect behind the threat is dead, and investigations continue. The incident follows heightened security measures at the event, which has a history of threats and attacks. Authorities are sweeping the grounds with bomb-sniffing dogs and assessing potential links to earlier incidents, while the city remains vigilant.
Authorities across the UK, Lithuania, and Latvia have detained multiple individuals suspected of espionage and organizing arson and explosive attacks linked to Russia, amid a broader pattern of espionage and sabotage incidents in Europe since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A Tennessee man, Kevin O’Neal, was arrested after authorities found 14 improvised explosive devices in his home, some of which he attempted to detonate during his arrest. He faced multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder and possession of prohibited weapons, amid warrants related to threats against public officials.
A Tennessee man, Kevin Wade O'Neal, was arrested for threatening to kill public officials and law enforcement, and was found with 14 explosive devices at his home, which he allegedly attempted to detonate during his arrest, leading to multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder.
One of two grenades linked to the deadly blast that killed three LA sheriff's detectives is missing, prompting an extensive investigation by the ATF and local authorities. The explosion occurred during handling of the grenades, which were found in a storage unit, and the incident is the deadliest for the department in over 150 years. Authorities are examining the origin of the grenades, potential suspects, and reviewing safety protocols, with a final report expected in about 45 days.
A New York man, Michael Gann, was charged with manufacturing and attempting to use improvised explosive devices in Manhattan, including storing IEDs on rooftops and throwing one onto subway tracks, with law enforcement intervening before any harm occurred.
A 19-year-old woman in Indiana was arrested after police found homemade explosive devices in her backpack and home, which she planned to use at her former high school, leading to charges of possession of a destructive device.
Several Israeli soldiers were wounded in a blast near the Israeli-Lebanese border, with Hezbollah claiming responsibility for the attack, stating that its fighters detonated explosive devices targeting the soldiers who crossed into Lebanese territory. The incident comes amid escalating tensions following Iran's missile and drone attacks against Israel in retaliation for a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus. The violence between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in casualties and displacement, with Hezbollah vowing to continue its military operations against Israel until the assault on Gaza ceases.
Three farmers were killed by a roadside bomb in Michoacan, Mexico, just days after four soldiers died in a similar explosive "trap" likely set by a cartel. The use of improvised explosive devices by drug cartels in the region appears to be increasing, with 556 such devices found in Mexico between January and August 2023. Michoacan has been experiencing heightened cartel violence and intimidation, including the recent killings of political candidates, prompting the U.S. State Department to advise Americans to completely avoid the state due to widespread crime and violence.
Two NYC brothers were indicted on 130 counts of an array of crimes, including possession and sale of weapons, after authorities found an arsenal of explosive devices, ghost guns, anarchist propaganda, and a hit list mentioning cops, judges, politicians, and celebrities in their family's home. The investigation, involving state and federal law enforcement, revealed that the brothers were making illegal ghost guns and stockpiling firearms without serial numbers, along with over 600 rounds of ammunition and instructions on making explosive devices. The brothers are detained and expected to appear in court on Feb. 15.
A heavily armed 20-year-old man was found dead in a women's bathroom at a Colorado amusement park, with authorities suspecting he may have been planning a devastating attack. The man was armed with a semi-automatic rifle, a semi-automatic handgun, and multiple loaded magazines, and was wearing body armor and a ballistic helmet. Several improvised explosive devices were also discovered. The discovery came days after a deadly shooting rampage in Maine, making it the deadliest of over 580 mass shootings in the US this year. The man's death is believed to be a suicide, and investigators are searching for a possible motive.
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have filed drug and weapons charges against Ryan Scott Bradford, a man arrested in Reseda after an FBI search of his RV and home uncovered homemade gun parts, an improvised explosive device, explosive chemicals, and Nazi memorabilia. Agents described Bradford as having a "violent extremist ideology and intent to kill Jews." The search also revealed ammunition, 3D printed pistol receivers, parts to convert guns into fully automatic machine guns, and a calendar with a handwritten New Year's resolution about killing all Jews. Bradford was linked to anti-Semitic messages posted on an internet forum and was tied to white extremist communities.
Three businesses in Washington, D.C. were damaged by explosive devices within minutes of each other. The attacks occurred on the northeast side of the district, targeting a bank, a Nike store, and a grocery store. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was captured on security footage fleeing the scenes in a champagne-colored Acura TL sedan. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.