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Tennessee: IED and BMM Found While Searching Home, 1 Arrested

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On 5 June 2024, at approximately 1300 hours local time, Henry County Sheriff's Department (HCSD) deputies, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents and the ATF arrested a 53-year-old male suspect after discovering an IED while searching his Buchanan residence. HCSD deputies initially responded to a 911 call made by the suspect reporting a drug overdose. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an IED described as a PVC pipe with black wires taped to it on the home's front porch.

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Pennsylvania: Suspect Assaults Man and Emplaces IED Under Car, 1 Arrested

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On the evening of 2 June 2024, a 31-year-old male suspect threw a pyrotechnic device outside of his ex-girlfriend’s home in Ross Township after a gathering, causing a bush to ignite. The suspect departed the scene and later returned to assault another man who attended the gathering, throwing a whiskey bottle and beating him with brass knuckles. The suspect reportedly attacked the man because of his interactions with the suspect’s ex-girlfriend. Ross Township Police responded the following morning and discovered an IED under the victim’s car in the driveway.

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New York: Incendiary Device Damages Mailbox, 2 Arrested

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On 27 April 2024, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered that an incendiary device had damaged a mailbox after responding to reports of a loud noise at a residence in Salina. No injuries were reported, and no further device details were provided. An investigation found that the incident stemmed from a previous dispute. On 30 May 2024, two male suspects, ages 19 and 21, were arrested and charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon, possession of an explosive device with intent, and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

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California: Stockpile of Pyrotechnics Found in Garage

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On 29 May 2024, at approximately 1900 hours local time, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers executing a search warrant discovered 2,000 lb of pyrotechnics while searching the garage of a home in the 1600 block of West 146th Street. LAPD Bomb Squad technicians responded to assist and removed the pyrotechnics. No injuries were reported.

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Germany: 2 Explosive Devices Functioned Outside ATMs

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On 23 May 2024, at approximately 0130 hours local time, three unidentified suspects used explosive devices against two ATMs at a bank in Friedrichroda in the district of Gotha, Thuringia, before fleeing the scene. It is unclear how much money was stolen. Witnesses reported hearing the two explosions, which destroyed the ATMs and the building housing them. No injuries were reported. No additional devices were discovered, and no device related details have been released. The investigation is ongoing.
 

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Ecuador: Explosive Device Functioned During Attack on Government Building

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On 28 May 2024, an unspecified explosive device was functioned as a part of a series of attacks against the municipality of Durán, causing one vehicle to explode. No further device details were provided. At least one Durán government building sustained minor damage, but no injuries were reported. Durán has a prevalence of narcotics production and trafficking and has experienced significant violence as a result.
 

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Cyprus: Weapons and Explosives Cache Found in Cemetery

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On 20 May 2024, local authorities discovered a cache of explosives and drugs buried in a cemetery in Oroklini. The cache consisted of IEDs, one of which was an armed radio controlled IED (RCIED) with a cell phone; a rocket launcher with three munitions; several cartridges; and military grade firearms. Two male suspects, ages 46 and 35, were arrested in connection with the discovery. The older suspect was previously observed by police engaging in suspicious activity at the cemetery.

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Washington: Grenades, Drugs, and Weapons Discovered in Motorhome, 2 Arrested

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On 16 May 2024, King County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched the North Bend motorhome of a 27-year-old man and a woman. Inside the motorhome, authorities discovered multiple explosive devices including hand grenades, 17 firearms, suppressors, body armor, ballistic shields, ammunition, 3D-printed AR-15 lowers without serial numbers, a 3D-printer with evidence of printing the AR-15 lowers, and fentanyl pills and other drugs. No additional details regarding the explosive devices have been released. The suspects were arrested and are facing federal charges.
 

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Texas: Man Attempts to Construct IID During Police Standoff

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On 21 May 2024, at approximately 1230 hours local time, Austin Police Department (APD) officers saw a stolen vehicle at a gas station on the 8100 block of Salt Springs Drive. The driver of the stolen vehicle barricaded himself inside the store, and police attempted to persuade him to exit the gas station. While inside the gas station, the suspect shot at law enforcement officials and unsuccessfully tried to create an improvised incendiary device (IID), described as a Molotov cocktail, by pouring lighter fluid into a container with a rag.

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