Police in Northern Ireland recently arrested three men in connection with a January assassination attempt. According to officials the men smashed a Belfast store window to lure police to the scene where they had planted improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a child’s bicycle meant to kill the responding officers.Points to Consider:
Fortunately the bike bomb, which was found in a follow-up search, did not explode. Consider that ever-present bicycle arouses little suspicion, making it a perfect means of deploying an IED. Be aware an improvised explosive device (IED) can be almost anything, with any type of initiator, can be produced in varying sizes, functioning methods, containers, and delivery methods. IED’s can utilize commercial or military explosives, homemade explosives, or military ordnance and ordnance components. Additionally devices with delay mechanisms, or remote controls are a favorite of terrorists, because this tactic ensures surprise, and allows for escape.
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