Bomb Tech
Pennsylvania: Pyrotechnic Devices Discovered During Drug Raid
On 31 May 2019, agents from Pennsylvania State Parole discovered pyrotechnic devices and suspected synthetic cannabinoids in a backpack in a Lancaster area residence.
West Virginia: Narcotics and Improvised Grenade Found in Vehicle
On 1 June 2019, a 31-year-old male was arrested after a traffic stop and search of his vehicle found an IED, methamphetamines, and firearms.
Thailand: IEDs Target Army Base
On 3 June 2019 at approximately 0700 hours local time, an IED detonated roughly 320 yards from the army base at the Thailand–Malaysian border in the Waeng District. Fragmentation from the device injured one civilian.
Ireland: Residence Damaged in IID Attack
On 4 June 2019 at approximately 0215 hours local time, a private residence in Drogheda was attacked with an improvised incendiary device (IID). No injuries were reported but the home sustained extensive damage.
Ohio: IID Functioned in Arson Incident Targeting Residence
On 3 June 2019 at approximately 0100 hours local time, an arsonist targeted a Campbell residence with an improvised incendiary device (IID) while the family was asleep inside. Fire crews found the porch on fire and discovered a gas can and remnants of the IID, described as a Molotov cocktail, on the scene.
Pennsylvania: Pipe Bomb Discovered in Lake
On 2 June 2019 at approximately 1100 hours local time, the Schuylkill County Dive Team discovered a pipe bomb near the rear dock marina while conducting practice drills in Lake Wynonah.
South Carolina: IED Discovered Following Shooting Incident
On 29 May 2019, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a pipe bomb-style device in a private residence while responding to reports of a shooting incident in Salley. Evidence at the scene indicated the gunshots originated from the residence and targeted a person in an Aiken County vehicle.
South Africa: IID Targets Resting Truck Driver
On 2 June 2019 at approximately 0100 hours local time, a truck driver who pulled over to rest on the side of the highway outside the town of Touws River in the Western Cape was seriously injured when assailants attacked his vehicle with an improvised incendiary device (IID) described as a Molotov cocktail.
United Kingdom: IED Emplaced Under Police Officer’s Vehicle
On 1 June 2019, an off-duty police officer was targeted when a viable IED was emplaced under his vehicle parked at the Shandon Park Golf Club in east Belfast. Officials used a robot to examine the device, which did not detonate or cause any injuries.