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Arizona: Multiple Pipe Bombs Discovered in Private Residence

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TRIPwire, 16 August 2019

On 15 August 2019, the deputies from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of multiple explosive devices found in a private residence. A man cleaning out his deceased father’s home discovered what appeared to be pipe bombs. After confirming the devices, deputies contacted the Bullhead City Police and Kingman Police Department’s Explosive Ordnance Unit. The bomb squad removed the devices and rendered them safe in a desert area.

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Pakistan: IED Kills 5 and Injures 15

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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.

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Ireland: Suspected IED Taped to Vehicle Door

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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.

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Massachusetts: Vehicle Fire Caused by IID

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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.

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