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Mexico: 65 percent of seized weapons, assault rifles

informador.com.mx reported Before President Felipe Calderón began the fight against the drug cartels in 2006, secured the four thousand weapons, mostly handguns.

Five years later, the proportion was reversed and in 2011 accounted for 65% of guns seized weapons. The total amount of arsenal found in the country increased eightfold during that time, less than five thousand items seized were reached to 40,000 last year. Read Article

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Mexico increases imports of weapons and ammunition 209 percent through August 2012

Elmanana.com reported that Mexico imported weapons and ammunition of 56.9 million dollars $ 9 million from January to August, ie 49 percent more than the same period of 2011 and a 209 percent above the 2006 record, according to foreign trade statistics of the Bank of Mexico. This category includes everything from military-style weapons, guns, […]

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Colombia: Military neutralizes explosive devices to be used in attack against public

On the frame of the operations made by men from the Army against the guerrilla structures from the Farc, in the last hours were neutralized 10 handmade explosive artifacts which were going to be used against the civilian population. Initially, soldiers from the Vulcano Task Force in the sector known as Caño Escondido in the […]

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Culiacán Mexico: Nearly 2,000 weapons, explosives turned in to authorities

This year, voluntary donations were collected for 1,907 thousand firearms and explosive devices in the state, and received an unusual population of submarine torpedo and mortar, artifacts classified as war equipment, plus 144 grenades. Genaro García Castro, executive secretary of the State Board of Elections, said the closure of the 11 Donation Campaign and Firearms […]

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Colombia: Army destroys explosive devices belonging to FARC and ELN

REQUIRE MEDIA MONITORING — CUSTOM PROGRAMS FOR FOLLOWING EVENTS IN LATIN AMERICA In the last 24 hours men from the National Army located six death traps in different departments of the country on the frame of the offensive operations headed against the terrorist cells from the Farc and the ELN. The first action was headed […]

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Colombia: Army destroys missle type explosive belonging to FARC

As part of the campaign that advance Sword of Honor men of the Army against the terrorist organizations that offend in the department of Cauca, was destroyed an improvised explosive device belonging to factions of the FARC. REQUIRE MEDIA MONITORING — CUSTOM PROGRAMS FOR FOLLOWING EVENTS IN LATIN AMERICA Initially, organic forces of the Twenty […]

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Peru: three collaborators with Shining Path detained with explosives (dynamite)

diariocorreo.pe reported that three suspected of collaborating with the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (SL), which were in possession of explosives, were arrested by the combined patrols of the Armed Forces and National Police during a raid Pichari developed district, province of the Convention, in the Valley of the Apurimac and Ene Rivers (VRAE). Read Article

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Colombia: Army locates cache of explosives belonging to unit of FARC

In search operations and military control of the area, Special Battalion Energy and Road No. 10, Organic Thirtieth Brigade, found a cache with improvised explosive devices and ammunition of different calibers. The operation took place in an area known as the village of Santa Ines, rural area of ​​Teorama, and military intelligence reports said the […]

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El Salvador: Fishermen using explosives

Faced with a possible increase in the use of explosives for fishing in the Bay of Jiquilisco NGO Eastern Pacific Hawksbill Initiative (ICAPO) this week presented a document to the various authorities involved in the issue to enforce the law General Management and Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture, which prohibits this method. Read Article

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Jalisco Mexico: 30 kilos of explosives, armored vehicles seized

In a gap in the municipality of Magdalena Valleys region of Jalisco state police secured 30 kilos of explosives, tactical gear and six vehicles, two armored.The commissioner of public safety entity, Fernando Andrade Vicencio, said the finding was recorded at mile 4 of a gap that leads from the municipal to the village San Simon. […]

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Greenpeace activists protest Argentina’s e-waste law

Greenpeace activists placed Argentina on Tuesday on the steps of Congress a “bomb” symbolic demanding the adoption of e-waste law. Dressed in suit and tie, dozens of Greenpeace activists sat on the steps of Congress “armed” with sticks and detonators to be prepared to detonate simulated a massive “pump” symbolic. Read Article

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Colombia: army destroys two camps and war material seized from the FARC.

The National Army occupied and destroyed two campamentarias areas of the FARC in Arauca and Meta, while craft seized mortars, ammunition, grenades, mortar grenades and other hand made items exclusive to the Forces in operations in Nariño and Cesar. A military spokesman revealed that in rural Arauquita in Arauc, troops from Mobile Brigade No. 31, […]

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Paraguay: Man detained with backpack of dynamite in Concepción

Police said it is Diosnel Giménez Salvador Benitez, 27. According to the report, the man had said that the explosives from a quarry located in Concepción. However, it was found that the detainee does not work for the quarry where explosives removed. He was arrested at a roadblock in Paso Otero, way to Loreto, about […]

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Cali Colombia, six injured in firebomb attack on public bus

Caracol.com.co reported four adults and two children injured left a firebomb attack, launched within a system bus integrated mass transit Cali. The event, described as insane by the authorities, occurred in the neighborhood Comuneros Aguablanca District, which covers the eastern suburbs of the capital of the Valley, when a man threw the device that caused […]

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Terrorists attack military airfield Cusco region Peru with explosives

A new narco attack occurred near midnight on Friday against the aerodrome Kiteni village center, Echarate district, province Convention, Cusco region, located two miles from town. According to police information the terrorist attack occurred at 11:30 pm on Friday, when a narco-terrorist squad attacked the airfield Kiteni, pinning the only two private guards, guarding the […]

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Radio Station in Paraguay allegedly attacked by members of Paraguayan People’s Army with explosives

ultimahora.com reported that police chief, Antonio Gamarra, Concepcion police chief, is leading the operation in Horqueta to investigate new attack allegedly carried out by members of the Paraguayan People’s Army (EPP). The radio workers who were unharmed horqueteña are Juan Carlos Godoy and Teresa Villa Alta Silva Fleitas, who were on the radio, in a […]

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Tegucigalpa Honduras, police operation turns up numerous weapons, explosives

Laprensa.hn reported that during an operation met strong arms, like a M26 grenade including explosives, an AK-47, charger plates and even public prosecutors. It took the presence of a bomb squad to handle the explosives, the grenade was detonated in a ravine. It also seized a vehicle with plate PAW 5711, some 40 people were […]

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Peru, Ecuador receiving financial support to remove landmines

Belgium provides financial support for demining programs in Ecuador and Peru Belgium signed on Wednesday an agreement with the Organization of American States (OAS) to provide financial support for the program “Landmine Victim Assistance in Ecuador and Peru,” carried out by the OAS. The contribution will help to prolong both countries’ control over their demining […]

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Mining conflict resurfaces, dyanmite being used in protests

The occupation of the mining area would have been against mining representatives from five provinces of the region, who are interested in exploiting the mine site, and would be organized into cooperatives. The conflict over the exploitation of the mine has been reactivated Mallku Khota in northern Potosí. Now the community members from five area […]

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Colombia, three boxes of explosives found in courier truck, for FARC

According to Milenio.com, material was located in a courier vehicle. The boxes containing 50 bars Indugel explosive. Colombian authorities seized • three boxes with explosives Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) for parcels sent his men in the department of Cauca, southwest of the country, police said today. The head of the institution in the […]

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Caracas Venezuela, Explosive device left on street along side phamplets

At 6:30 am on Friday, members of the Municipal Police of Chacao had to close part of Avenida Francisco de Miranda, at the height of Crystal Park, because some leaflets that were next to a bag announced that the was an explosive content. Read Article

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U.S., Eagle Pass International Bridge shutdown to live grenade

The City of Eagle Pass International Bridge No. 2 located on 400 Garrison Street has been closed down today, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at approximately 10:30 a.m. due to a bomb threat on the bridge. Federal and City of Eagle Pass officials decided to close down the International Bridge No. 2 after locating a suspicious […]

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Explosives deactivated by military, believed to have been planted by ELN

In the first action in the area of ​​Alto El Consuelo, the municipality of Carmen de Atrato, the military found three explosive devices had been planted by terrorists against the ELN Manuel Hernandez. An inhabitant of the region, who asked to remain anonymous for security reasons, reported that alias “Harrison” has been laying mines around […]

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Bolivia. using explosives during public demonstrations may punishable up to four years in prison

President-in-Office, Gabriela Montano, said the possession and use of explosives in social mobilization is punishable by one to four years in prison. The executive said that only allow the use of firecrackers in the demonstrations. “The use of explosives that may endanger the lives of people pass through both criminal and defined in this way […]

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Colombia, three pounds of anfo seized

lanacion.com.co reported that three pounds of ANFO explosives, grenades and ammunition were seized in military operations in the municipalities of isolated Baraya and Neiva. War material hidden coves Front 17 ‘Angelino Godoy’ was discovered by professional soldiers Ground Combat Battalion 31 and Battalion Cacica Gaitana after peasants information. Military spokesmen said that the three kilos […]

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Colombia, 10,000 victims of landmines in twenty-two years

According to a report from the Vice President, 6222 military and 3779 civilians, including 968 children and teens were killed by landmines that are installed in rural parts of the country by armed groups. Colombian Vice President Angelino Garzon said Tuesday that landmines left in the last 22 years some 10,000 victims in Colombia, which […]

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Chile, removing anti-tank mines near Torres del Paine National Park, in Patagonia

The Chilean Army to remove anti-tank mines were laid during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990) near the road leading to a tourist park located in Patagonia, in southern Chile, a military source said. “There are five minefields that are dangerous for transiting the route, and therefore seeks to minimize the risks for tourism,” said […]

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Tamara Colombia, 2 kilos ANFO seized belonging to FARC

eldiariodelllano.com/ reported for more than 24 hours on the road remained blocked Tamara FARC allegedly crossed 3 vehicles with explosives The situation created panic among the inhabitants of Tamara, that from Saturday midday hours knew of the situation and immediately informed the authorities, but the complicated access and location in a low made only until […]

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Toluca Mexico, continued illegal sales of explosives continues

Despite not being allowed the sale of gunpowder in any establishment in the city of Toluca, there are places that sell these products indiscriminately, being under twelve who are most at risk of burns from fireworks, so what Jesus said Flores Tapia, Director of Civil Defense and firefighters mexiquense capital. Read Article

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Colombia, military seizes over 8,000 rounds of ammunition belonging to FARC

Elmundo.com reported that Mechanized Cavalry Group “Juan del Corral” attached to the Fourth Brigade, while performing operations in the El Rejo the Municipality of San Francisco in eastern Antioquia, found a cache with 8100 different caliber cartridges belonging to the ninth against FARC. The seized material is as follows: 3877 7.62 mm ammunition; 3826 caliber […]

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Colombia, 15 members of organized crime groups detained

A total of 15 members of organizations weapon illegal das were captured in the last hours, by National Army troops in the departments of Antioquia, Atlántico, Magdalena and Cauca Valley. The military offensive early results in the city of Santa Marta, Magdalena, where soldiers of the High Mountain Battalion No. 6 Greater Robinson Daniel Ruiz, […]

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Arauca Colombia, police detain three on extortion, drugs, arms, explosives trafficking

In compliance with the Comprehensive Plan for Coexistence and Citizen Security, the National Police conducted a series of raids in the town of Arauca, which resulted in the capture of 03 people on charges of extortion, Porte Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Concert Production for criminal and terrorist purposes Porte Arms, Ammunition and Explosives. Read […]

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Argelia Colombia, two caches of explosives belonging to Farc locate

Just when the 114 families living in the village of La Mina, Algeria Township, in southeastern Antioquia, believed that they could begin to live in peace on behalf of demining in the area, the discovery of two caches of explosives FARC revived fears. Police officers went to La Mina Basic Unit Sonsón Criminal Investigation, accompanied […]

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Chile, mining explosives found in ditch next to school

Some devices employed in mining explosives were found next to a kindergarten in Copiapó. The situation, at first, caused alarm among staff and children, although it was determined that no danger to the public. Were 8 devices that are often used in mining and explosives found in a ditch next to the kindergarten located in […]

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Argentina, customs in Jujuy authorized to accept imports explosives for mining

The General Secretary of the Interior, Michelangelo counter Lembo announced that Customs of Jujuy has been “authorized for importation of explosives used in mining.” He stressed that one of the new provisions that were taken from the Directorate General of Customs – Afip in the control and collection, issue addressed in previous meetings. Read Article

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Colombia, cache of explosives belonging to FARC located in Arauca

The military, particularly the Army report that found a significant explosive material belonging to the tenth FARC front in Arauquita, Arauca. This is a further blow to the armed group within the offensive Task Force meets Army Chiron. This finding was achieved when military troops, developed on the sidewalk records Arauquita Aguas Claras, thanks to […]

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Cusco Peru, three arrested with explosives, suspected terrorist plans

Police yesterday seized 1,400 sticks of dynamite, 150 blasting caps electric starter, 300 meters of fuse slow consumption and more than 100 kilograms of ANFO, after arresting three suspected terrorists moved to the dangerous material Kiteni town in the Convention , Cusco, sendedista controlled area ‘Gabriel’. Detainees are Luis Quispe Huaman (24), Roberto Paredes Chevarría […]

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Mexico, explosive devices located in offices of electric commission CFE

The Ministry of Public Security of the Federal District (SSPDF) deployed an operation in the Tlalpan area where two explosive devices were found in a building housing the offices of the Commission. According to information from Milenio TV attack on the offices of the parastatal had a white balance, though one managed to be detonated […]

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Police seize large cache of dyanmite and explosives in La mar Peru

Police found a large amount of explosive material in stores Chungui the district municipality of the province of La Mar ( Ayacucho ). Reportedly, the explosive material consists of 4.928 units of dynamite, who were in 16 cases, and more than 20 kilos of explosive. Read Article

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Bolivia, UN condems use of dynamite during demonstrations

The UN office in Bolivia said in a statement his condolences on the death of Hector Shock miner, who was killed by the explosion caused damage to his liver and his lung, after several hours of being in a coma. “Also, UN deplores and appalled by the use of dynamite in a demonstration.’s Life and […]

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Mexico, eleven people may be related to involvement in bombing of police vehicles

Eleven people could be related to a fire at a patrol in the Territorial Coordination Tlalpan 2 were recorded for invading a property on the Calzada del Hueso, Granjas Coapa, informed the Attorney General DF (PGJDF). On Monday night, a police patrol Research was severely damaged after being attacked with an explosive device outside the […]

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FARC requested to provide locations of minefields, Colombia

Caracol.com.co reported that Daniel Avila, director of the Presidential Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Mines, called on the FARC to reveal the areas where these explosive devices have to proceed to its deactivation. “We need to have information to know where these minefields, that way we could develop protection measures, education and prevention, and […]

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Peru: extortion modality using dynamite with letter demanding money from family

Trujilloperu.org reported after leaving a letter with dynamite, extortionists demanded a payment of 10,000 nuevos soles to a merchant family of Florencia de Mora district. The thugs threaten that if your order is not complied with, at the next opportunity will pop the explosive in the estate. Given this caveat, the family members extorted expect […]

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La Merced Mexico: Half ton of fireworks seized

As part of preventive action Cometa Independence Day 2012, the Ministry of Public Security of the Federal District (SSPDF) seized more than 500 thousand kilos of fireworks that were marketed in the vicinity of La Merced Market. In a statement the agency said that among the material light sticks are insured and witches, to dynamite […]

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Sullana Peru: two grenades discovered near offices of Maple Ethanol Company

Diariocorreo.pe reported that a big scare away workers Maple Ethanol Company SRL, when two explosive devices found in uncultivated land, located just 500 meters from the headquarters of that entity. To place the coach arrived police bomb disposal expert, Paulini Eudelio Madrid, certifying that there were two mortar shells 81mm caliber, which you found in […]

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Colombia: couple detained for possession of grenades, pistols in residence

Elpilon.com.co reported that before a Judge judicialized Warranty Control, a couple who were found in possession of eight grenades and two pistols Beretta prieto mark in the neighborhood August Seven Valledupar. Engelbert RALPE And Cristina Olarte, did not accept the charges they charged the prosecuting body, however the Warranty Control Judge sentenced him assurance in […]

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Colombia: Mayor of Envigado evacuated after discovery of low power explosives

Mayor of Envigado evacuated after discovery of low-power explosives SEE VIDEO

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Colombia: two caches totaling 600 kilos of high powered explosives seized in Neiva

According to lanacion.com.co, two caches containing 600 kilos of high explosives and weapons, apparently from the FARC, were discovered by police in the neighborhoods north and south of Neiva. NATION, NEIVA Two caches with highly destructive explosives, equipment for assembling bombs, grenades and heavy artillery weapons were discovered by police in shelters in abandoned houses […]

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Ecuador: Ammunition seized, destined for FARC in Colombia

According to Eluniverso.com, police in Sucumbios seized 1500 cartriges – caliber 5.56 x 45. Police believed the the ammunition was headed for FARC in Colombia. The contraband was stored in a warehouse in a neighborhood of Nueva Loja along with three weapons. The investigation revealed that a member of the Ecuadorian Air Force was going […]

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Quito Ecuador: Bomb threats were hoaxes against government offices

Eluniverso.com reported that two Ministry officeso Received a phone call about 16:00 yesterday warned about the possible outbreak of a bomb in the building where they operate ministries of Transport and Public Works, and Non-Renewable Natural Resources, on Avenida Orellana and Juan Leon Mera, north of capital. The threat turned out to be a hoax. […]

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Mexico: 35 tons of explosives unguarded at mine, potential catastrophe

According to informacionjoven.com, in Sombrerete San Martin mine in Zacatecas, on strike for more than five years, are accumulated explosives with the potential to destroy entire cities and towns of the state, said National Union of Mineworkers. In a letter to officials of the national and state executive, accused of negligence in Grupo Mexico, Germán […]

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Hermosillo: woman detained with large cache of weapons, explosives, ammunition, radios

According to chacoteo.com Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:38 – The court to which the matter was settled appropriated the Criminal Case 240/2012, while that the woman was being held in the Corrections Center number one in Hermosillo, Sonora, pending the determination of their legal status. PGR arrested subject for use of weapons and explosives in […]

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Argentina: Marine explosives unit sent to Tierra del Fuego, seeking possible bombs

fmairelibre.com.ar reported that the Secretary for Security, Daniel Facio confirmed arrival in Tierra del Fuego, personnel Battalion Marines Buenos Aires, who arrived with equipment to rule out explosives in the Santa Rita Quarry, located at exit Northern RG. Following the discovery of a bomb in this sector of Rio Grande, in the course of last […]

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Three tanker trucks explode after suspected detonation by guerrillas

Eluniversal.com.co reported that three tankers suspected guerrillas detonated near the municipality of Tado, in Chocó. This was reported Caracol Radio that the incident took place exactly on the road connecting the town with Risaralda. Read Article

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Venezuela: pre-election violence leaves numerous people injured near airport

Television footage showed dozens of supporters of the two sides in a kind of pitched battle outside the airport of Puerto Cabello, in central western oil country, where he planned to get the single candidate of the opposition, Henrique Capriles, for a campaign. Puerto Cabello has a mayor-government, but the government is one of the […]

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Colombia: Army locatedexplosives placed by FARC in Arauca, Cauca, Meta

Army troops in offensive operations development achieved timely neutralization of five improvised explosive devices installed by terrorists of the FARC in Arauca, Cauca and Meta. The first action took place in the village of Los Pinos in the municipality of Suarez, Cauca, where soldiers Ground Combat Battalion of Numancia N 3 First, Third Brigade found […]

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Santiago Chile: Incendiary device defused at Metropolitan Cathedral

jornada.unam.mx reported that an incendiary device was defused today in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by specialists of the Carabineros militarized, police said. The device was left by strangers in a confessional main Catholic church in this country and consisted of a container with five liters of fuel, potassium hydrochloride and an electric timer who […]

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Colombia: Military units discover FARC supplies and explosives in several municipalities in Arauca

lavozdelcinaruco.com reported that – Military Units Chiron Task Force in developing continuous patrols, IEDs located 9 type C Araucalaymore antipersonnel mine and a tatuco, a drawer and a cylinder bomb, planted by members of the Farc tenth, in a place rural municipalities of Puerto Rondon and Arauquita. According to the Commander of Task Force Chiron […]

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Bogota Colombia: police launch explosive at protesting students, causing injuries

rebelion.org reported …. Denounce to the university community and national and international estates human rights protection, the attacks against life and personal integrity of students, perpetrated by agents of the power available from the Metropolitan Police of Bogotá. The Association of University Professors, branch of the National Pedagogical University, complaint to the university community and […]

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Havana Cuba: increase number of bomb hoaxes

cubamatinal.es reported that in the morning hours of Thursday, September 6, received a phone call from “explosive” on currency stores “The Ring” and “The Island of Cuba”, located in the town Habana Vieja, causing panic among workers and some customers. Havana, September 8 / Minutes later, police closed units, checking bags and lockers for employees. […]

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Colombia: cache of explosives discoverd by military in Arauca

Lavozdelcinaruco.com reported Colombian soldiers found 80 kilos of explosive ANFO, four-cylinder 40 pounds each and two launchers. A cache with explosives, was uncovered in the last few hours, by National Army troops in the department of Arauca. The military operation deployed by soldiers of the High Ground Combat Heroes Llano, at a place known as […]

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Guatemala, two explosive devices detonated, two killed, injuring several

Emisorasunidas.com reported Two explosive devices were detonated in Democracy, Huehuetenango, killing two preliminary dead and several injured. At the scene, the attackers left a sign that read that both victims were involved in robberies and kidnappings. Read/Listen to report

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Paraguay: Colombian detained with no papers, carrying bomb making instructions

An officer of the 11th precinct of Lambaré, told the Colombian ULTIMAHORA.COM was arrested near the streets Rca. Argentina and Paseo del Solar. The man, who identified himself as Carlos Andrés Cangarife, was walking in place, and in a routine police officers noticed the presence of the suspect, when they proceeded to the BBCode Verification […]

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Colombia: Military armored vehicle hit by IED in Tame

A group of soldiers who were patrolling the area known as Caño Limón, in the municipality of Tame, were hit by a blast caused by a bomb, allegedly planted by FARC guerrillas. According to official information, while conducting operations territorial control area, an IED exploded and triggered the passage of armored vehicle, causing injuries to […]

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Brazil: Police detonate explosive left in attempted robbery at ATM

Shock Battalion Military Police detonated an explosive left in attempted robbery at an ATM in the town of Amelia Rodrigues, about 80 km from Salvador, which occurred on Thursday (6). The whole area, located opposite the town hall, was isolated. A stick of dynamite was detonated in the middle of the street. The suspects were […]

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Chile: bomb detonated at Banco de Chile branch

Lacuarta.com reported that PDI police and rushed to the scene to investigate and establish the background or potential perpetrators. Minor damage to windows and a security booth left to detonate a bomb at a bank branch in the town of La Florida. According to the police report, the explosive device detonated in a unit of […]

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Paraguay: Paraguayan People’s Army using brutal method of murder using mining explosives

Corn Eusebia’s murder in Azote’y, with a bomb gelamón base, you blew my mind, implies a shift in the methods of the armed group practices related to terrorism. The horror caused by the assassination marks a substantial variation in violent action methods hitherto employed by the armed group, from the most popular methods of implementing […]

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Colombia: campensino dies after walking on land mine

Eltiempo.com reported In Chigorodó rural region of Urabá, died a peasant stepped on a landmine. The incident occurred in the village jury, the town where they are present the fifth guerrillas FARC front. Úsuga Yanir Romero, 26, would make a cell phone call to his wife, but as in casafinca where was no sign, went […]

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Colombia: Students, teachers demonstrate against privatization of education

Hundreds of students and teachers marched through the main Colombian cities, in what they called a demonstration of respect for public education, students and teachers, called by the Colombian Federation of Educators (FECODE). The day was disrupted by violent protests staged by some of the participants in the marches, especially in Bogota and Medellin, where […]

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Bolivia: 400 miners attempt entry into El Alto with explosives, blocked by police

The leaders of the Trade Union of Miners of Bolivia (FSTMB) reported today that police in the city of El Alto prevented the entry of at least 400 miners Colquiri, arguing that carrying explosives. “There was a police operation and co say Colquiri brought dynamite and various explosives so no entry allowed fleets but Colquiri […]

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Colombia: Suspected FARC attack via explosives at El Cerrejón mining complex

A new attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in the Cerrejon complex in La Guajira. In a statement to the station Stereo Cardinal, Vice President of Public Affairs of the company, Julian Gonzalez, confirmed the incident. As said, suspected FARC guerrillas affected, after two in the morning, two trucks with explosives into the […]

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Cartagena Colombia: Bocagrande suspicious package contained no explosives

As at 11: 15 am on Monday, a couple left abandoned a suitcase against Olympic Bocagrande on the sidewalk that borders the Naval Base. Citizens who noticed the movement of the two people, immediately gave warning to the authorities, provided that it could be a suitcase bomb. Fortunately it was all a false alarm. Read […]

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Cartagena Colombia: Suspected bomb located in residential area

A new object suspect has police on alert Cartagena on a possible explosive device found in the residential Plazuela del Rey, Santa Monica neighborhood. According to the operational commander of the Metropolitan Police in Cartagena, Wilson Bernal, the soldiers are cordoning off the site at this time, to see if it really is a bomb. […]

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Arauquita Colombia: Military seizes large arsenal of explosives belonging to FARC

Radiosantafe.com reported that Colombian Armed Forces troops seized explosive material abundant tenth belonging to FARC front, in the municipality of Arauquita. Its location occurred when troops Mobile Brigade No. 34, developed a maneuver on the sidewalk infiltration Aguas Claras. Inside the secret hiding place, covered with black plastic and placed by terrorists of the FARC, […]

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Peru: Grenade thrown at home of lieutenant governor of Chiclayo, no injuries but major damage

Unknown detonated a grenade pineapple house type Lieutenant Governor populated center under Pósope Alto, in the district of Pátapo ( Chiclayo ). The incident happened this morning, but no injuries serious damage to the house of Luz Castillo Marisela Jimenez. She sought assurances for his life and that the police investigate the case because, he […]

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Barrancabermeja Colombia: one dead, 27 injured in grenade explosion in nightclub

Caracol Radio reported that the authorities offered a reward of 10 million pesos for information leading to the capture of the perpetrators and masterminds of the attack that occurred in the neighborhood Primero de Mayo Barrancabermeja. The Emergency Regulation Centre of Santander confirmed that the attack with a grenade exploded in a commercial establishment of […]

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Colombia: FARC suspected of activating explosives, destroy two electrical towers, attack troops killing two

According to official sources, the front 36 of the FARC activated explosives in two electricity pylons in Anori, Antioquia, leaving the service to hundreds of people. A suspected guerrillas Front 36 of the FARC officials blamed for blowing up two power pylons in the town of Anori, northeast of Antioquia and the attack on a […]

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FARC explosives factory destroyed by Colombian military

Ellider.com.co reported that an explosives factory guerrillas of the FARC 15th front settled in rural area of ​​La Montañita, Caquetá, was destroyed by troops of the Twelfth Army Brigade during last Thursday night. The finding of the factory in which men of Joseph Ventura Gomez, alias ‘Wilmer’ made explosives, was made by troops of 35th […]

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Brazil’s military racks up sizable seizures of explosives, drugs, counterfeit curreny in Triple Frontier border area

It was a military operation carried out by Brazil. They also found thousands of counterfeit dollars, baring the chaos on the border with Argentina and Paraguay. 182 vehicles and boats, 11,764 kilograms of explosives, 315 detonators, 6087 kg of illicit drugs, 32 units of weapons in general, 748 rounds of ammunition of different calibers, 40,000 […]

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Colombia: Increase of illegal imports along border with Venezuela of explosives

RCN radio reported that there is an increase in the amount of explosives being imported by guerrilla groups from Venezuela. Much of this activity is in the area of Arauca and are for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities. To date in 2012 7 thousand kilos of explosives have been seized by Colombian authorities. […]

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Peru: Amnesty on weapons permits expire, 185,193 weapons considered illegal

Larepublica.pe reported the REALITY, With the completion of the amnesty, there were 2,500 orders for renewal of the 185,193 weapons that have already expired license. 268 pistols, revolvers, shotguns and rifles were delivered from May to DICSCAMEC. Experts say there are another 200 thousand to outlaw. We realized that in recent years there is increasing […]

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Mexico: two detained for violating Federal firearms, explosives laws

The Federal Public Ministry assigned to the Delegation in the State of Mexico Attorney General of the Republic briefed the preliminary investigation that integrated PGR/MEX/TEJ-I/2909A/2012 against an individual and a woman, for his alleged responsibility committing criminal offenses carrying a firearm without a license and possession of cartridges exclusive use of the Army, Navy and […]

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Ibagué Colombia, informant leads National Police to minefield

elnuevodia.com.co reported in La Tigrera, Ibagué rural, 52 explosive devices were found to be located in a minefield to attack the security forces. The items were located, with the support of an informant came to the place, located 20 minutes from the capital Tolima. In the place explosives seized items, located in PVC, with substance […]

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Ecuador: military has seized large amounts of weapons, ammunition, explosives in El Oro province

El Oro – Between January and August, 44,730 have been seized ammunition of different calibers, 3272.12 kilograms of explosives, 185 gallons of sulfuric acid (supposedly used in illegal mining), 494 guns of various types and sizes, were also arrested 20 people who have been invited orders of the Judicial Police of the province of Oro, […]

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Uribe Meta Colombia: three children injured by explosive device targeted for security forces

Caracol.com.co reported that three children were injured by an explosive device detonated in the center of Uribe, Meta. Explosion-proof Technical verify that the place has not been abandoned other parcel bombs. A Villavicencio be transferred one of the minors with serious wounds on various parts of his body. The other two receive Municipal hospital care. […]

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Ecuador, Colombia Border: 200 cartriges explosives, pentolite, firearms seized

Uniformed police seized late on 200 cartridges point fifty admitted that as explained by the Ecuadorian border to Colombia and were destined for the interior. In recent days in the Colombian Ecuadorian seized large quantity of war material as pentolite, ammunition and firearms, the border authorities explain that target irregular groups active in Colombia and […]

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Tolima Colombia: explosive device found on road, pentolite

The explosive device was found at kilometer 10 of the road from the east tolimense after a citizen alerted of the presence of the same sector authorities. The man dedicated to agro argument that two men traveling on a motorbike had thrown a suspicious package on the side of the road. Apparently motorists would have […]

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Arauca Colombia: Military neutralizes explosives, ANFO 5 kilos

Araucavision.com reported; 1. The 18th Brigade neutralized explosive devices believed to belong to the ELN in Fortul. 2. In Arauquita 8 kilos of pentolite was discovered and destroyed. Contraband believed to belong to FARC 3. 20 kilos of ANFO discovered in Tame, and was destroyed. – Believed to belong to ELN Read Article neutralizes

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El Salvador: gang sentenced to prison for extortion, threatened with explosives

Twenty gang members were sentenced to purge sentences ranging from eight to 20 years in prison, checking his participation in the crime of extortion against a migueleño entrepreneur who would have demanded thousands of dollars for more than two years. The trial of this group of people was held at the Specialized Court Judgment of […]

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Peru: Ministry of Education Building evacuated due to Bomb Threat

Staff of the Ministry of Education was evacuated for bomb threat apparent Agents oversee local UDEX located in San Borja. Workers must stay outside for at least an hour, said a worker Ministerio de Educación View Ministry of Education. The workers have evacuated the building as a precaution. (Elcomercio.pe) Workers of the Ministry of Education […]

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Peru: Minor discovered transporting grenade in cardboard box

Agents Moyobamba Police Station, spoke to a minor, carrying a cardboard box, inside which was a pineapple type grenade, which was sent on a transport company as instructed from Juanjui, in the name of Dante Vasquez Diaz, police are investigating the origin of the materiel. Dante Vasquez’s sister, was the one who informed the National […]

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Grenades found by authorities in Rio Rico Arizona

According to Nogalesinternational.com a state police bomb squad was called to a home in Rio Rico this month after federal agents discovered six grenades there. On Aug. 17, ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents served a search warrant at a home on Calle Dura as part of an investigation into suspected drug smuggling, said […]

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Estimated at least 7,000 firearms in Venezuelan prisons

Automatic guns of various calibres, AK-45, AR-15, FAL, AFAG machine guns, rifles steyr, and dragunov, is the arsenal that is in the Yare I. According to intelligence work he did a group of officials from the Ministry of Correctional Services, that amounts to 500 weapons arsenal in total. To which must be added an unknown […]

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Colombia: Army destroys explosive devices in Caquetá and Putumayo

Army troops neutralized in the last hours of 13 explosive devices and destroyed a FARC camp of the terrorist organization, in operations in the departments of Caquetá and Putumayo. In the path Township Guadualito The Paujil, Caquetá, Infantry Battalion No.35 Guepí Heroes of the Twelfth Brigade found 12 explosive devices medium-power, rosary type activation system […]

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Colombia: Defense Minister calls attack on taxi by FARC killing six “cowardly”

Sunday in the village of Campo Alegre, in the municipality of Vista Hermosa, Meta, which left six dead as tragic toll including two minors. “It is a cowardly act (…) is the only tool that has the FARC to show power and sound in some media of Colombia,” said Finch. Meanwhile Colonel Romero Jaime Montoya, […]

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Bogota Colombia: Bus crashes with antiexplosive vehicle

The Traffic Police serves an accident that occurred in Caracas Avenue south to 53rd Street where an articulated bus of Transmilenio crashed with a vehicle anti-explosive. The case generated only property damage and disruption and is expected to be surpassed in the next few minutes. Meanwhile, the red buses passing on the road to continue […]

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