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South Carolina: IED Discovered Under Passenger Seat During Routine Traffic

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TRIPwire, 19 April 2019
On 18 April 2019 at approximately 2335 hours local time, a Westminster Police officer found an IED in a vehicle during a routine traffic stop. According to media sources, the officer was taking an inventory of the vehicle and discovered the IED under the back seat. The Anderson County Bomb Squad was called to remove the device for further examination. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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Nepal: IED Detonates Near Local Government Building, Injuring One

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TRIPwire, 18 April 2019
On 18 April 2019, an IED found near the Provincial Assembly building in Pokhara detonated while an Army corporal attempted to render safe the device, injuring the corporal. No other injuries were reported. According to Kaski Police, two more IEDs were discovered around the city. Authorities believe these discoveries are related to the Communist Party of Nepal’s protest against the nationwide crackdown targeting the group. The investigation is ongoing.
 

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Ireland: IID Thrown at Residence

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TRIPwire, 18 April 2019
On 18 April 2019 at approximately 0100 hours local time, an improvised incendiary device (IID) was thrown at a residence in Ballyspillane, damaging windows and a door but not causing any injuries. The device was described as a gas bomb. Gardai responded and believe the incident is part of an ongoing feud between Irish Traveller communities in County Kerry.
 

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Massachusetts: Mailbox Explodes in Residential Neighborhood

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Massachusetts: Mailbox Explodes in Residential Neighborhood

TRIPwire, 18 April 2019
On 17 April 2019 at approximately 0700 hours local time, Methuen Police Department (MPD) officers responded to reports of an explosive functioning in a residential mailbox, damaging multiple mailboxes and a nearby vehicle but causing no injuries. According to MPD, a pyrotechnic device caused the explosion. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
 

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France: 270 IIDs Found in Building Lobby

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TRIPwire, 17 April 2019
On 17 April 2019, French media sources reported that between 5 to 6 April, the Municipal Police of Bastia (MPB) received a tip regarding suspicious behavior that led to the discovery of 270 IIDs in a building lobby. MPB received the tip after residents of the building heard suspicious noises coming from the staircase. While on scene, MPB also discovered petanque balls filled with explosive material and stones. No injuries were reported and the devices were removed. The investigation is ongoing.

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Sports Leagues and Venues Stakeholders

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Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their sports league and venue counterparts, community first responders, and government agencies.

 

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Public Assembly Stakeholders

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Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their public assembly counterparts, community first responders, and government agencies.

 

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Outdoor Events Stakeholders

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Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their venue counterparts, community first responders and government agencies.

 

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