Authorities in Santa Barbara County confirmed the discovery of two explosive devices at the residence of a juvenile following an investigation into concerning statements about harming others. The sheriff’s bomb squad was dispatched after reports of threats targeting a school, though officials noted there were no on-campus aspects to the incident. The investigation began on August 18 when deputies received information about the youth's online activities and alleged connections with another Illinois teenager who shared similar 'concerning interests.' While the Illinois agency involved did not deem the situation an actionable threat, the California authorities emphasized the successful thwarting of the potential school threat. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about juvenile behavior and the need for inter-agency collaboration in addressing security risks. Officials have not disclosed which specific school was targeted but confirmed the matter is under active review.

CANBERRA, Jan 17 (NNN-AAP) – The police force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), has issued a community warning, after explosive devices were found near public footpaths in northwest Canberra, the capital of Australia. ACT Police said in a statement on Wednesday evening that, officers had responded to several incidents of pipe bombs being found in the suburb of Belconnen, 10 km north-west of central Canberra, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Detective Acting Inspector, Anna Wronski, said that, 11 devices had been located and that some had already been detonated. “Some of the items that […]

During protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, tensions between opposing groups escalated, resulting in the deployment of ignited suspicious devices. The incident occurred amid an anti-Islam protest led by right-wing influencer and pardoned January 6 rioter Jake Lang, attended by roughly 20 people, and a counter-protest titled 'Drive the Nazis Out of New York,' which drew approximately 125 participants. According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, one counter-protester, 18, lit and threw a device toward the protest area, and later retrieved and ignited a second device with the assistance of a 19-year-old. Both men were arrested along with four others for related offenses, including the use of pepper spray and disorderly conduct. The devices, described as jars wrapped in black tape containing bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse, were analyzed by the bomb squad and sent for further testing. No injuries were reported, and the mayor and his wife were safe throughout the incident. Authorities emphasized that the events remain under investigation, with officers conducting thorough sweeps of the surrounding area. Governor Kathy Hochul praised the NYPD response and underscored zero tolerance for violence and hate, while reaffirming the right to peaceful protest.

A pager contains three of the five components required to make an explosive device.