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California: Bomb-making Materials Discovered During Police and FBI Search Warrant

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On 28 October 2025, the Marina Police Department and FBI conducted search warrants at two residences tied to a suspect in Marina and Pacific Grove and discovered: bomb-making materials, two “ghost gun” handguns and two “ghost” AR-15 rifles in the process of being manufactured, firearm parts and a 3d printer, ammunition, and legally purchased firearms.   The bomb-making materials were described as chemicals and components to manufacture improvised explosive materials/devices.

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California: Search Warrant Led to Recovery of Explosives in East Los Angeles, One arrested

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On 27 October 2025, in the morning hours, Cal Fire personnel discovered several items, including explosives, while serving a search warrant in East Los Angeles during the investigation of a deadly explosion that occurred on July 1st at a fireworks facility in Esparto, CA.

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Pennsylvania: A Man Allegedly Found to be Making Explosives in His Basement, One Arrested

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On 24 October 2025, the North Middleton Police Department, along with Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI, began investigating after a coworker reportedly expressed concerns to police that his colleague was building explosives, according to an affidavit filed Oct. 25.

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Idaho: Caldwell, ID Resident Found in Possession of Multiple IEDs: One Arrested

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On 23 October 2025, Caldwell Police Department conducted a search warrant at a residence in Caldwell, and discovered multiple explosive devices, prompting a response from an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit with the National Guard. The devices were determined to be “extremely volatile and unsafe.” The 67-year-old male suspect was also in possession of drugs.

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Delaware: State Police Discover IED and drugs during Welfare Check

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On 22 October 2025, Delaware State Police conducted a welfare check on a 39-year-old male suspect sleeping in his truck in Dover. During the check, they found suspected drugs in plain sight and upon further search found additional suspected drugs and an IED.

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Wyoming: State Capitol Evacuated for Suspicious Package Deemed Pyrotechnic Device

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On 21 October 2025, at approximately 0945 hours, the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne was evacuated after a concerned citizen found a suspicious package outside the building and brought it inside to a staff member. The Wyoming Highway Patrol and a joint bomb squad comprised of the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Cheyenne Police Department responded with an LCSO K9 unit.

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Minnesota: Two Suspects Arrested After Search of Property Results in IED Discovery

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On 21 October 2025, two male suspects were arrested by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office after they were pulled over following an explosion investigation in Big Lake Township. The suspects claimed they had been throwing fireworks; however, a search of the vehicle uncovered a propane torch and several bags with ingredients the deputy recognized as an explosive mixture.

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Ohio: An Improvised Explosive Device Found at Property, One Arrested

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On 21 October 2025, a male suspect was arrested following a drug and theft investigation led by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force (CCDTF) and local law enforcement. After the arrest, agents executed a search warrant at a home on Pittsburgh Street in Columbiana. Authorities recovered methamphetamine, three handguns, drug paraphernalia, and an improvised explosive device on the property. The Youngstown Bomb Squad safely removed the device.

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California: Explosive Devices Seized During Search of Residence, One Arrested

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On 20 October 2025, the Modesto Narcotics Enforcement Team and Stanislaus County Probation Department served a search warrant at a residence across the street from Somerset Middle School in Modesto. In the search of the property, several loaded firearms, ammunition, and two explosive devices were seized.

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Michigan: Explosion Report Leads to Discovery of Two IEDs in Battle Creek, Devices Rendered Safe

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On 20 October 2025, at approximately 2330 hours, residents reported an explosion on Ridge Street in Battle Creek which prompted the Battle Creek PD (BCPD) and Fire Department to respond. Authorities discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) thrown under a parked RV and an additional IED (pipe bomb) that failed to function. The BCPD bomb squad secured and rendered safe the two discovered IEDs. No injuries were reported from the lone detonation.

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