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Maryland: Pipe Bomb Safely Detonated Near Lake Linganore

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TRIPwire, 25 March 2019
On 24 March 2019 at approximately 1600 hours local time, the Maryland State Fire Marshals (MSFM), Maryland State Police Bomb Squad (MSPBS), and United Fire Company’s ATV unit responded to reports of a suspicious package found near Lake Linganore. The suspicious package was described as a pipe bomb. The MSFM and MSPBS rendered safe the device with no reported injuries. There is no further information on the device but the investigation is ongoing.

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California: Pipe Bomb Found During Probation Check

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TRIPwire, 25 March 2019
On 22 March 2019, Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force officers found a pipe bomb and ammunition during the search of a residence as part of a probation compliance check. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Device Team technicians responded to the scene and rendered safe the pipe bomb. The 42-year-old male resident was arrested for possession of a destructive device. No further device-related details were provided.

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Greece: Unknown Attackers Throw Explosive Device at Russian Consulate in Athens

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TRIPwire, 22 March 2019
On 22 March 2019, unknown individuals on a motorcycle threw an explosive device at the Russian consulate in Athens before fleeing the scene. A police spokesperson told press that the device may have been a hand grenade based on the size of the explosion. No injuries were reported, and no group claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Netherlands: Amsterdam Subway Station Damaged by ATM Explosive Attack

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TRIPwire, 22 March 2019
On 21 March 2019 at approximately 0330 hours local time, two suspects detonated an explosive device in an attempt to rob an ATM in Amsterdam’s Ganzenhoef subway station. The device damaged the ATM and the entrance to the station but no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the scene. The Dutch National Police and Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service responded and are investigating. There is no further information on the device.

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Ireland: IED Concealed Inside Package Identical to UK Package Bombs

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TRIPwire, 22 March 2019
On the night of 19 March 2019, an unknown number of suspects detonated a commercial-grade pyrotechnic in a residential mailbox in Butler Township. No injuries were reported. Butler Township Police Department and Federal authorities are seeking the perpetrators and investigating the incident.

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Ohio: Perpetrators Detonate Commercial Pyrotechnic in Residential Mailbox

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TRIPwire, 22 March 2019
On the night of 19 March 2019, an unknown number of suspects detonated a commercial-grade pyrotechnic in a residential mailbox in Butler Township. No injuries were reported. Butler Township Police Department and Federal authorities are seeking the perpetrators and investigating the incident.

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Georgia: IED and Associated Components Discovered During Traffic Stop

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TRIPwire, 22 March 2019
On 19 March 2019, Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies discovered an IED along with drugs and stolen guns during a routine traffic stop in Warner Robins. HCSO subsequently executed search warrants at the residences of the 55-year-old and 52-year-old female suspects and discovered unidentified associated components. The suspects were arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a destructive device. There is no further information on the device.

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