Colombia: Explosive Device Damages Pipeline
TRIPwire, 16 August 2019
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Pakistan: IED Kills 5 and Injures 15
TRIPwire, 16 August 2019
On 16 August 2019, an IED emplaced under a wooden stage in a mosque detonated during morning prayers in the city of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. The explosion killed 5 civilians and injured at least 15 others. Officials believe the IED contained around 8 to 10 kg (17.5 to 22 lb) of explosive material. No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but both the Taliban and Baloch separatists are active in the area.
Minnesota: IED Found in Vehicle
TRIPwire, 15 August 2019
Ohio: IED Discovered in Sewer
TRIPwire, 15 August 2019
Ireland: Suspected IED Taped to Vehicle Door
TRIPwire, 15 August 2019
On 15 August 2019 at approximately 0900 hours local time, Garda Police received a report regarding a suspicious item taped to a vehicle door in Coolock. Upon arrival, Garda Police cordoned off the area and dispatched the Irish Army Ordnance Corps EOD team to investigate the suspicious item. The EOD team performed render safe procedures without incident. The item has not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
Malawi: IIDs Target Private Residence
TRIPwire, 15 August 2019
Massachusetts: Vehicle Fire Caused by IID
TRIPwire, 14 August 2019
On 14 August 2019 at approximately 0330 hours local time, the Springfield Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire without incident. According to the Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad, the fire was caused by an improvised incendiary device (IID) described as a Molotov cocktail. The investigation is ongoing.
Oregon: IIDs Emplaced in Bias Crimes
TRIPwire, 14 August 2019
Missouri: IED Discovered in Room of Suspect Threatening a Shooting Rampage
TRIPwire, 14 August 2019
North Carolina: IID Discovered in Vehicle During Traffic Stop
TRIPwire, 14 August 2019
On 13 August 2019, Onslow County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a driver suspected of operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Upon initial examination of the vehicle, deputies discovered drug-related items in the front seat and an improvised incendiary device (IID). Investigators described the IID as a Molotov cocktail. The driver was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.