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California Highway Patrol K-9 teams conducted nearly 1,700 enforcement searches in 2025, seizing over 21,170 pounds of illegal narcotics, including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, along with illegal firearms and explosives.

A New Jersey man was arrested after police seized homemade explosives from his residence in Denville, leading to a neighborhood evacuation. Joseph Rizos, 34, faces charges related to creating explosives 'capable of mass destruction'.

A Hong Kong court has sentenced Cheung Lai-ming, a 35-year-old programmer, to 14 years for his involvement in a bomb plot targeting authorities during and after the 2019 anti-government protests. He pleaded guilty to manufacturing explosives in his Wong Tai Sin public rental flat and storing over 20kg of explosive chemicals between August 2019 and May 2022.

Troops engaged Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi's Dandi Local Government Area, recovering RPGs and explosives. The confrontation occurred near Dogon Daji on Sunday.

Security forces in Odisha's Malkangiri recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist dump. The materials were suspected to be intended for Maoist cadres to use against innocent civilians and security forces.

Two persons were arrested for possession of country-made guns and explosives near Katpadi. The incident highlights security concerns related to homemade weapons in the area.

Evacuations were ordered after the LAPD responded to a report of explosives discovered at a residence in North Hollywood. Authorities confirmed the incident but provided no further details.

A smuggling tunnel was discovered connecting San Diego and Tijuana, used as a storage, logistics, and trafficking center for weapons, explosives, and illegal drugs.

Mexican authorities discovered a 265-meter tunnel in Tijuana equipped with lighting, ventilation, and an electronic transport system, potentially connecting to San Diego. The tunnel was used for trafficking firearms, explosives, and drugs, with evidence including methamphetamine, marijuana, and ammunition recovered during the operation.

A large explosion in a rebel-held village in Myanmar killed dozens. Insurgents attributed the blast to explosives used for mining near the Chinese border.

A blast at a building in Myanmar storing explosives for mining killed more than 45 people, according to rescuers. The incident occurred at a facility reportedly holding mining-related explosives.

A blast at a building in Myanmar storing explosives for mining has killed over 45 people, according to rescuers. The explosion occurred at a site holding mining-related explosives, as reported by rescue workers.

A blast at a building in Myanmar storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescuers. The incident occurred at a facility handling mining-related explosives.

A blast at a building in Myanmar storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescuers. The incident occurred at a site reportedly holding mining-related explosives, as confirmed by rescue workers.

A blast at a building in northeastern Myanmar has killed more than 45 people. The incident occurred at a structure storing explosives, according to rescuers.

Russia's FSB reported preventing a 'terror attack' by discovering magnetic mines on the Arrhenius gas carrier arriving from Belgium. The mines, containing 7 kilograms of explosives each, were found on the vessel's hull at Ust-Luga port, with Russia claiming they were placed outside its waters.

A man drove a car filled with explosives into an athletic club, resulting in a potentially catastrophic incident. The details of the event are still unfolding. The athletic club was the target of this violent act.

A man drove a car loaded with explosives into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon on May 2, 2026, prompting police to shut down the surrounding block.

A disgruntled former employee smashed a car loaded with explosives into a Portland athletics club, as captured on camera. The incident highlights a security threat involving a targeted attack on a public venue.

A person was found dead in a car that crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, early Saturday. Explosives were discovered inside the vehicle, which caught fire after crashing through the front entrance. Authorities responded to the incident shortly before 3 a.m.

A 'disgruntled former employee' crashed a car packed with explosives into an athletics club in Portland, causing a violent attack. The incident has been labeled a security threat, with no further details on casualties or motives provided.

Federal investigators are examining a fatal Oregon vehicle crash where explosives were discovered. The suspect crashed the vehicle through the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland.

A jihadist admitted to planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert using explosives hidden in a Red Bull can. The plot was uncovered, highlighting a security threat related to public events.

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to Iran's haphazard mine-laying, which has made it difficult to locate and remove the explosives. US officials have warned about the situation, highlighting the risks posed by the unsecured mines.

A Texas man has been charged federally for purchasing explosives in New Mexico with alleged plans to use them against law enforcement officers and government officials during riots in California. The case involves the receipt and transport of powerful explosives across state lines for illegal purposes.