More than 3 000 law enforcement authorities now connected to Europol

As of today, over 3 000 law enforcement authorities from more than 70 countries and international entities are connected to Europol’s secure information exchange channel, known as SIENA (‘Secure Information Exchange Network Application’). The platform enables the swift exchange of Read More …

Ethiopia: Three killed in shootout as regional rebellions spill into the capital

A shootout between militiamen and police officers killed three people Friday in the Ethiopian capital in a rare case of the country’s many regional rebellions spilling into the city. The violence occurred near Millenium Hall in Addis Ababa’s downtown as Read More …

Germany: Three teenagers detained in Düsseldorf over ‘Islamist attack’ plot

Police have detained two teenage girls and a boy in western Germany on suspicions they were planning an Islamist attack, prosecutors said Friday. The trio, aged from 15 to 16, are “strongly suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated terror attack and Read More …

Israel: Guns, ammo and stolen IDF uniforms confiscated in Police West Bank operation

Various weapons and combat equipment were discovered and confiscated, and two suspects were arrested in Eizariya near Jerusalem during a Wednesday night Israel police operation, the Police Spokesperson Unit reported on Thursday. The operation was conducted by the Central Unit Read More …

Russia thwarts planned terrorist attack on Moscow Synagogue

The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB), successfully averted a potentially devastating terrorist attack aimed at a Moscow synagogue. According to the FSB’s public relations center, the assailant, originating from one of the Central Asian countries, intended to Read More …

Alabama: Irondale man indicted on terrorism charge for detonating explosive at AG’s Office

Kyle Douglas Calvert is indicted on two federal counts for his reported role in detonating an improvised explosive device or IED at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in late February, according to court records. Calvert was arrested Wednesday. No staff or Read More …

Solomon Islands: 12 law enforcement officers graduate from course on handling explosives

Twelve law enforcement officers, including regional police forces and defence, graduated from the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) level 1 course at Hells Point in Honiara recently. The graduates, consisting of four officers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Read More …

Singapore: Security officer to be charged for failure to dispose of fake bomb during exercise

A 46-year-old security officer’s failure to dispose of a fake improvised explosive device (IED) used in a simulation exercise led to police officers being activated to investigate a bomb threat. Investigations by the police then led to the discovery of Read More …

India: Huge cache of explosives recovered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district

Security forces recovered a huge cache of explosives, hidden by Naxalites, from two places in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Sunday, an official said. The recovery was made between Tondamarka and Dabbamarka villages under Kistaram police station limits by a joint Read More …

Idaho Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Alexander Scott Mercurio, 18, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was arrested Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene for attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS. According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, Mercurio pledged his Read More …

Lithuania: Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian embassy in Vilnius

The Russian embassy in Vilnius was targeted with Molotov cocktails on two consecutive nights, prompting an extensive investigation by Lithuanian authorities, according to reports on Monday. The first attack occurred late on Saturday, followed by another identical incident on Sunday Read More …

New Jersey, Delaware, Idaho Guard Conduct Interagency Training

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey, Delaware and Idaho National Guard participated in interagency chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives training with the FBI and state and local law enforcement March 25-28. In the training scenario, the FBI has Read More …

New York: Man arrested after explosive devices found during FBI investigation

A man faces charges after an FBI investigation forced the evacuation of a downtown building Thursday afternoon. Vincenzo Cilino, 24, of Rochester, was taken into custody while the FBI and Rochester police were executing a search warrant at 214 Andrews Read More …

Ohio: Purchase Two Bomb Suites and Remote Control Units for Mentor PD

The City of Mentor will receive sealed bids at the Purchasing Office, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 44060, until 10:00 AM (local time) on April 12, 2024 for: PURCHASE TWO (2) BOMB SUITS AND TWO (2) BOMB SUIT REMOTE Read More …

Massachusetts: Robotic police dog shot multiple times, helped avoid bloodshed

Roscoe, a robotic dog, is being thanked by state police in Massachusetts for helping avert a tragedy involving a person barricaded in a home. The robot dog was part of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad and deployed on March Read More …

Fu Zai: China’s first corgi police dog with short legs and big skills

China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, went viral online as he made his debut at a police open day in Weifang, east China’s Shandong Province. Unlike typical police dogs with long limbs and agile bodies, Fu Zai captivated the Read More …

Ireland: Gardaí discover four explosive devices in west Dublin

Gardaí discovered four viable explosive devices during the search of a van in southwest Dublin on Sunday. A man in his 40s was arrested following the search in Ronanstown, Dublin 22. He remains in Garda custody in Dublin, detained under Read More …

France to mobilise more soldiers for anti-terrorism unit

France will increase the numbers of soldiers for its ‘Operation Sentinelle’ unit, which deals with handling terrorist threats, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Monday. Attal said an extra 4,000 members of the military would be put on standby for Read More …

Ireland: Seven arrested after suspected pipe bomb seized in Limerick

Gardaí in Limerick have seized a suspected pipe bomb, drugs, cash and watches, and arrested seven people during an ongoing search operation yesterday. The operation aimed at targeting the sale and supply of illegal drugs and related criminal activity in Read More …

Philippines, Cambodia forge alliance against illegal mine and explosive usage

In a significant diplomatic move, the Philippines and Cambodia have expressed the joint commitment to combat the grave threat posed by illegal mine and explosives usage, vowing to address the pressing issue that endangers people in both nations. The Philippines Read More …