Ireland: Two arrested in investigation into improvised explosive device found in Co Louth last month

Two man have been arrested in Enniskillen in Co Fermanagh in connection to an ongoing investigation into an improvised explosive device found in Co Louth last month. On 9 June gardaí launched an investigation after what it described as an Read More …

Cyprus: Two more arrested in Strovolos cafe explosion investigation

Police are investigating an attempted murder following the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with an explosion at a café in Strovolos two weeks ago. According to police reports, officers arrested a man and a woman, both aged 35, Read More …

Thailand: Yala police detain suspect in car bomb attack outside flats

Police detained a civil engineering assistant for questioning regarding a car bomb explosion outside the police flats in Bannang Sata, Yala. This incident took place yesterday morning, June 30. Today, July 1, reports indicate that the Joint Special Operations Unit Read More …

UK: ‘Controlled explosion’ carried out as police investigate suspicious incident in Nottingham

A ‘controlled explosion’ has been carried out in Nottingham as police investigate a suspicious incident. Homes were evacuated in the Lenton area after a bomb disposal van had been spotted in the area. The force confirmed at around 3.20pm today Read More …

Nigeria: IED explosion, Rivers Government confirms detention of suspect

The Rivers Government has confirmed the detention of an unidentified man, suspected of detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, is currently under custody. Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Mr Olatunji Read More …

Kenya: Thirteen killed and parliament set ablaze in protests

At least 13 protesters were killed during protests in Kenya, doctors say, and a section of parliament went up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalated on Tuesday. An angry crowd broke through police lines to storm parliament Read More …

Fresh unrest erupts in French territory of New Caledonia

The High Commission, which represents the French state in the archipelago, said in a statement that the night was “marked by unrest throughout the mainland (of the territory) and on the island of Pins and Mare, requiring the intervention of Read More …

Kenyan police to depart for contentious peacekeeping effort in Haiti

A contingent of Kenyan police is set to depart for a controversial mission in Haiti to combat the influence of powerful criminal gangs that have brought turmoil and violence to the Caribbean nation. Kenyan President William Ruto held a ceremony Read More …

UK: Investigation into the finding of two grenade-type devices in Preston

Lancashire Constabulary investigation is continuing into the finding of two grenade-type devices in Preston. Police were called to Watling Street Road, Fulwood, at around 12.25pm yesterday (18th June) to a report that the devices had been found close to an Read More …

Bangladesh: Police found more bomb making materials from fish farm in Netrokona

Law enforcers have found materials for making bombs at a fish farm they suspect was being used as a militant hideout in Netrokonas Sadar Upazila. Nearly 150 police personnel, alongside members of a bomb disposal unit from Dhaka, entered the Read More …

Northern Ireland: PSNI in joint operation with Gardaí after suspected IED found in Co Louth

A man has been arrested by the PSNI’s terrorism unit as part of a joint operation involving Gardaí. The PSNI says that a suspected IED was found in Co Louth and that as part of a joint operation a number Read More …

French police arrest Russo-Ukrainian man with explosives near Paris

The man was treated by fire-fighters after he “suffered significant burns following an explosion,” on Monday, the source said. A subsequent search of his room led to the discovery of products and materials intended for the manufacture of explosive devices, Read More …

Belgium: Car loaded with explosives breaks through roadblock at Belgian-Luxembourg border

On Friday at around 1am, a BMW broke through a roadblock set up by Belgian customs and police along the N81 between Arlon and Messancy, just a few kilometres from the Luxembourgish border, resulting in a car-chase. The four people Read More …

Malta: ‘Alarming’ amount of explosives at garage of PL HQ bomb suspect

Police and bomb disposal officers are “alarmed” by the amount of explosive material found in a garage where a teenager is suspected of having manufactured a bomb which was placed outside Labour Party headquarters, Times of Malta has learned. Sources Read More …

South Africa: Commercial explosives confiscated at the Beitbridge Border Post

Two men are expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court today on a charge of smuggling and possession of explosives following their arrest in the early hours of Thursday. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the men, aged 32 Read More …

India: Two juveniles among 4 held for hurling crude bombs in Chennai

Four individuals, including two juveniles, were arrested for hurling a crude country bomb at a textiles showroom in Old Washermenpet over a dispute on Wednesday. However, the suspects told police that they had mistakenly targeted an adjacent shop instead of Read More …

France foiled ‘Islamist suicide attack on football stadium’ terror plot

French security services have foiled a plot for an “Islamist-inspired” attack which was planned for during this summer’s Olympic Games. The country’s domestic intelligence agency arrested an 18-year-old Chechen man suspected of organising an attack on a football game in Read More …

Ontario: One person injured by homemade explosive in Algonquin Highlands

The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Algonquin Highlands after receiving a report of a serious injury caused by explosive material. On May 24, 2024, at approximately 5:04 p.m., police were called Read More …