Authorities in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, conducted a controlled detonation of explosives discovered in a vehicle. The police responded to a suspicious situation, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie (EOD) safely handled and detonated the explosives at…
The Cobra firework is becoming increasingly popular among criminals and youth in the Netherlands, contributing to over 1,100 explosive incidents this year alone. Composed of sensitive explosive materials, Cobra fireworks pose significant dangers, akin to military grenades. Despite being illegal…
A 57-year-old man was arrested in Edessa, Greece, for allegedly possessing a military-type shell and various components of an improvised explosive device on his property. The police investigation revealed he also had a smoothbore firearm, 17 cartridges, a scope, and…
In July 2023, Swiss authorities arrested four men in Strengelbach AG after discovering explosives in a barbershop, linked to a series of ATM bombings. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office has now charged five individuals, aged 23 to 30, from Kosovo, Turkey,…
Police in Haarlemmermeer discovered 614 pieces of illegal cobra fireworks in a residential home, weighing a total of 43 kilograms. One resident has been arrested following a tip-off. Authorities have expressed relief over the seizure, as cobra fireworks can cause…
A 49-year-old candidate PhD and private school teacher was arrested in Vyronas as part of an anti-terrorism investigation following the discovery of a cache of explosives in Pagkrati. Authorities tracked him down using rental payment records from a storage facility…
Greek anti-terrorism officials are examining DNA evidence, digital findings, and a cache of weapons discovered in a storage unit in Pagkrati. The investigation may connect this hideout to a recent bombing incident in Ambelokipi. A laptop found on the premises…
Authorities in Athens conducted a significant raid on November 19, 2024, uncovering a large cache of weapons and explosives in a residential warehouse. The operation, led by the Directorate for the Suppression of Special Violent Crimes, resulted in the seizure…
Amsterdam police responded to a potential bomb threat after an explosive device was found in the bow thruster of a cargo ship at Capriweg. The Explosives Safety Team is on-site, awaiting assistance from the Defense Explosives Disposal Service. Authorities have…
