Anonymous (Unregistered Users)

On 13 November 2024, media reports indicated that Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies arrested two suspects after executing an outstanding warrant at a residence on the 6400 block of Southeast Lockerby Place in Hobe Sound. MCSO deputies discovered a pipe bomb and bomb-making material (BMM) used to construct the pipe bomb, including exploding target material, ball bearings, and PVC pipe in the residence. Deputies also found multiple firearms in the home, some of which had visible drill marks and altered switches.

On 13 November 2024, Brazilian federal police responded to Brazil’s supreme court building in Three Powers Plaza in Brasilia after a man functioned an IED, killing himself in the process. According to media reporting, the man functioned an explosive device in a vehicle in the parking lot before attempting to enter the Supreme Court building. Security camera footage captured the suspect throwing an object at a statue, retreating when a security guard approached, and then throwing an explosive device at the building, which functioned.

On 28 October 2024, at approximately 0400 hours local time, Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officers responded following a report of smoke and fire at a ballot box near Southeast 164th Avenue in Vancouver. At the scene, officers found an incendiary device that had been functioned on the side of the ballot box, which was still on fire. First responders extinguished the flames and requested the assistance of VPD’s Metro Explosive Device Unit (MEDU). MEDU technicians responded to the scene and collected the remnants of the incendiary device. No injuries were reported.

On 28 October 2024, at approximately 0330 hours local time, Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box on the 1000 block of Southeast Morrison Street in Portland. The fire was extinguished by security personnel who worked in the area. Responding officers examined the ballot box, determined that the fire was ignited by an incendiary device functioned in the box, and called the PPB’s Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) for assistance. EDU technicians responded and removed the remnants of the device.

On 27 October 2024, at approximately 1040 hours local time, Arkansas State Police (ASP) troopers conducted a traffic stop and vehicle search on Interstate 40 eastbound in Conway and discovered an IED, described as a CO2 cartridge with a 1-foot-long fuse. Troopers also discovered illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and multiple social security and identification cards. The ASP Bomb Squad, Conway Fire Department bomb technicians, and ATF agents were called to the scene and confirmed the device was functional. The device was transported to a secondary location and rendered safe.