Swedish cities hit by four residential explosions in an hour

Bomb squad experts have been called in after Swedish cities were rocked by four explosions in an hour, police have said, with the country struggling to rein in a rise of gang-related violence. Just after 1am local time (midnight BST), Read More …

Enhanced detonators detection in X-ray baggage inspection by image manipulation and deep convolutional neural networks

The detection of dangerous objects in X-ray images of baggage has become important, particularly due to rising crime rates. The performance of screening devices is strongly influenced by the target visibility, image display technology, and the security officers’ knowledge. However, Read More …

India: NIA arrests two wanted criminals in Rajasthan terror conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday said they have arrested two wanted absconding accused, including the kingpin, in the 2022 case relating to the seizure of explosives and IED material from Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district which was part of the Read More …

Pakistan: CTD dismantles terrorist network

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Malakand has successfully dismantled a terrorist network responsible for a devastating attack on former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Malik Liaqat Ali in the Dir Lower district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). In a press conference held Read More …

Ireland: Investigation underway following the discovery of a pipe bomb in Clogherhead

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a pipe bomb in County Louth. It was found at the front door of a house in the Callystown area of Clogherhead around lunchtime yesterday. A Defence Forces spokesperson has confirmed to LMFM News Read More …

Turkish soldier succumbs to injuries from terror attack in northern Iraq

A Turkish soldier has died after being injured in a terror attack in Türkiye’s anti-terror operation zone in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish National Defense Ministry on Saturday. The soldier, Erkan Selcuk, who was injured Friday, died from injuries Read More …

Cyprus: SBA police arrest 6 in Trachoni after uncovering explosives, drugs

The Sovereign Base Areas Police on Thursday carried out searches on a number of neighbouring properties in Trachoni and discovered a significant amount of drugs, believed to be cannabis. Six Greek Cypriots have been arrested, five men and one woman, a Read More …

Springfield FBI sets off homemade explosives as part of a workshop for law enforcement, other agencies

The Springfield FBI set off several homemade explosives Wednesday as part of a workshop making sure law enforcement, first responders and others are aware of the chemicals used to make them. “We teach them a classroom portion on the dangers Read More …

India: Bomb attack during group clash in Odisha, six injured

At least six persons were injured, one critically, after a crude bomb was hurled at them in Khajuripokhari village within Bari Ramachandrapur police limits in Jajpur district on Sunday night. Sources said a clash broke out between two groups of Read More …

UK: Businessman found guilty of plotting to plant bombs in London

A businessman with a “deep-seated grudge” against two lawyers at the National Crime Agency has been found guilty of planting two devices resembling bombs at the heart of London’s legal district to intimidate them. Jonathan Nuttall, 50, was convicted at Read More …

Florida man dumps forgotten homemade pipe bomb at car wash after estranged wife turns him in

A Florida man was arrested after he left a homemade pipe bomb in a car wash trash can, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. Anthony Ray West, a 58-year-old electrical engineer, was arrested and charged with manufacturing an explosive device Read More …

Philippines: Maguindanao del Sur Barangay chairman dead, councilor wounded in IED attack

A barangay chairman was killed while another was wounded in a powerful explosion in Shariff Saidona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday morning. The fatality, Datu Manot Silongan, chairman of Barangay Penditen in nearby Datu Salibo town in Maguindanao del Read More …

Philadelphia Teenager Arrested in Terror Plot

Authorities say they rushed to arrest a 17-year-old boy, alleging he was preparing to build bombs and select targets after being in touch with an al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the arrest Monday, calling details Read More …

UK: Man charged with making explosive substance in south Gloucestershire

A 43-year-old man has been charged with creating a bomb hoax after a police centre and nearby homes were evacuated. Police said the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) was called to Patchway Police Centre shortly after 17.00 BST on Read More …

India: Police recover 12000 gelatin sticks, capable of large-scale explosion, from a house in West Bengal

On Sunday (August 6), a large cache of explosives was recovered by the police near Radipur village in the Rampurhat subdivision in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. As per reports, the cops raided an abandoned house based on a Read More …

India: Manipur reports fresh violence, 15 houses torched, one person shot

Intense firing was reported from Manipur on Sunday, a day after five persons lost their lives in three separate incidents while 15 abandoned houses were torched. According to reports reaching here, violence erupted in two adjoining villages on the border Read More …

Iowa: Explosive device found in Springville roadway

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an explosive device found this morning. A Sheriff’s Deputy found the device on a road in Springville. Sheriff’s vehicles blocked Secrist Road from Crystal Creek Road to Campbell Road while Cedar Rapids bomb Read More …

Northern Ireland: ‘Reckless’ east Belfast pipe bomb condemned

There’s been widespread condemnation after a pipe bomb exploded in east Belfast last night. No one was injured when the device went off close to houses in Hyndford Street. Police responded to a report of a loud bang near an Read More …

US Imposes Sanctions on 20 Individuals and 29 Firms in Maldives Over Terror Links

The United States has designated 20 individuals and 29 companies as being operatives and facilitators for the terror groups, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qa’ida in the Indian Ocean state of Maldives. The announcement by the US Read More …

California: Suspect arrested after explosive devices found at Fremont business

Evacuations have been ordered for an area of Fremont after authorities located explosive devices in a business on Industrial Place on Sunday, police said. Earlier, police were called to a report of domestic violence in the north end of town Read More …