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California: Residence Booby-Trapped, 1 Arrested

Submitted by AChevez1 on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 17:10

Shortly after the 28 February 2024 arrest of a 46-year-old man in relation to a recent crime spree, police discovered the suspect had allowed natural gas to build up inside his home on the 9200 block Mockingbird Lane in Gilroy, which appeared to have been set up as an “explosive booby-trap.” The Gilroy Fire Department responded and secured the house. Investigators discovered that a stove had been set to emit natural gas within the residence and found several cell phones strewn around the home in what they believe was an attempt to remotely ignite the gas-filled house.

Netherlands: Juvenile Arrested After Functioning Explosive Device at Residence, 1 Injured

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 14:01

On 25 February 2024, at approximately 0500 hours local time, a male juvenile from The Hague functioned an explosive device near a residence in Capelle aan den Ijssel, Rotterdam, South Holland, damaging a drainpipe and breaking windows of surrounding homes. Witnesses saw the injured suspect attempt to flee the scene before he was arrested by local police and taken to the hospital. No further device details have been released, and no other injuries were reported. Authorities believe the juvenile was hired to function the device at the home, which was empty at the time of the blast.

Latvia: IID Thrown Inside Museum

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:57

On 28 February 2024, at approximately 0100 hours local time, unknown suspects threw an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, through the window of a museum in Riga, damaging the museum director’s office and window. No further details were provided. The investigation is ongoing.

Australia: Greek Restaurant Attacked with IIDs

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:56

On 26 February 2024, at approximately 0300 hours local time, multiple suspects smashed the front window of a Greek restaurant in North Adelaide, South Australia, and threw in two improvised incendiary devices (IIDs), described as Molotov cocktails, before fleeing the scene. The building sustained severe structural damage. Local authorities responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze. The restaurant owners believe the attack was personally motivated. The investigation is ongoing.

Washington: Pipe Bomb Discovered at Student’s Home Following Bomb Threat, 1 Arrested

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:52

On 28 February 2024, Kennewick Police Department officers searched a residence on South Harrison Street after receiving a report that a Southridge High School student was in possession of an explosive device. Authorities discovered the explosive device, described as a pipe bomb, and Richland City Police Bomb Squad technicians responded to assist and rendered the device safe. The juvenile was arrested and charged with possession of an explosive device and possession or manufacturing of an incendiary device.

California: BMM, Guns, Drugs Seized in Raid on Motorcycle Gang, 4 Arrested

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:51

On 28 February 2024, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested four suspects after discovering bomb-making material (BMM), 50 firearms, ammunition, gun silencers, and drugs while searching two locations in Stockton and Turlock related to a motorcycle gang. The raids were part of a months-long investigation of multiple gangs and were led by the Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit.

California: Explosive Materials Discovered in Residence

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:47

On 21 February 2024, Folsom Police Department officers discovered explosive materials, drugs, drug paraphernalia, firearms, and cash while searching a residence on the 9100 block of Golden Gate Avenue in Orangevale. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called to the site and removed all explosives from the residence. No additional details about the explosive material were released. A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful creation, transportation, and possession of an explosive, among other felony charges.

Arizona: Suspect Throws IID into Residence, Starting Blaze, 1 Arrested

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:45

On 26 February 2024, at approximately 0350 hours local time, Pima County Sheriff's Department officers responded to a residence on E. Benson Highway in Tucson for a structural fire. Rural Metro Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze. According to detectives, a 53-year-old man allegedly threw an improvised incendiary device (IID) into the home while the residents were inside, initiating the blaze. No further device details were provided, and no other injuries were reported. The suspect was arrested on charges of attempted homicide and arson. The investigation is ongoing.

Alabama: Explosive Device Functions Outside AG’s Office

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:40

On 26 February 2024, around 0820 hours local time, a suspicious package was discovered outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s office in Montgomery. Special Agents from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation responded, examined the package, and determined that it was an explosive device that had functioned on 24 February. No injuries or damages were reported. No further explosives-related details were provided, and the investigation is ongoing.

Albania: IIDs, Pyrotechnics Thrown During Protest

Submitted by zhatsios on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:15

On 20 February 2024, protestors in Tirana threw improvised incendiary devices (IIDs) and pyrotechnics at the office of the Albanian Prime Minister as part of a political demonstration. The IIDs, described as Molotov cocktails, and pyrotechnics, described as flares, damaged plants by the office. According to the Albanian State Police, four individuals were arrested, and six others prosecuted while at large.