California man Mark Villanueva arrested for allegedly trying to support ISIS financially; explosives confiscated
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The FBI in Los Angeles announced on Friday the arrest of a federal agent who claimed to have sent a California man to ISIS. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 28, is facing charges for attempting to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations. Living in Long Beach, Villanueva is […]
Man in California arrested for allegedly trying to fund ISIS; explosives taken.
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The FBI’s Los Angeles office announced on Friday the arrest of a man suspected of attempting to provide assistance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The individual, Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, aged 28, faces charges relating to support for foreign terrorist organizations. Villanueva, a legal […]
Proof of Explosives Discovered in Arrest of Suspected ISIS Money Distributor
Arrest of Long Beach Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Long Beach, who allegedly sent 12 payments to the terrorist organization ISIS. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a legal permanent resident originally from the Philippines, has been accused […]
Rescue teams use explosives to save trapped and injured explorer from cave in Italy
Cave Explorer Rescued in Italy On a rather tense Sunday, a group of scientists found themselves in a precarious situation while exploring the Abiso Peipano caves in Italy. One of their own, a 62-year-old caveologist, became trapped due to a falling rock. This incident unfolded more than 130 feet below ground, resulting in a head […]
Man with the biggest collection of completed explosives in FBI history admits guilt
A man from Virginia has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to possessing a short, unregistered barrel rifle and an unregistered destructive device. This comes after he was accused of stockpiling an unprecedented number of completed explosives, as noted by the FBI, and making threats against a politician. Authorities discovered approximately 150 pipe […]
Airport scanners are more effective at detecting liquid explosives, yet many do not have them.
Travelers are feeling hopeful about a proposed change that could eliminate the hassle of liquid restrictions at American airports. However, it’s worth noting that over a third of airports in the U.S. still haven’t upgraded their screening technologies to efficiently identify liquid explosives that pose a threat to flights. Sure, it’s annoying to have to […]
Protesters Aim Fireworks and Explosives at Federal Officers
Portland Riots Target Law Enforcement On Wednesday night in Portland, groups of individuals confronted law enforcement with fireworks and explosives. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released video footage showing the unrest, which stemmed from opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. DHS reported that “last night, the Portland riots violently targeted federal law […]
Bomb-making facility discovered in basement of New Jersey teenager who displayed explosives to classmates, authorities report
Authorities in New Jersey have revealed that a teenager, who recently turned 18, was found with a significant amount of explosives in his basement. This individual allegedly used his “specialist knowledge” to assist classmates in creating bombs as part of school projects. One neighbor, Soujanya Gamini, described an explosion that rattled the Cove Road neighborhood, […]
Teen in Oregon arrested for reportedly planning a mass shooting at a mall using explosives
Teen Arrested for Alleged Mall Attack Plot in Washington Law enforcement in Columbia County, Oregon, recently arrested a teenager who reportedly planned a mass shooting using explosives at a shopping mall in Washington. The FBI announced on Thursday that the unnamed teen was taken into custody on May 22, following a tip received just two […]
Bombing suspect with anti-natalist views had hidden explosives lab at home: Report
Explosive Lab Found in Palm Springs Home of Bombing Suspect Authorities have reportedly uncovered an explosive lab in the residence of Edward Burtos, who is currently the FBI’s main suspect in a recent bombing in Palm Springs, California. During their investigation, agents discovered a significant quantity of highly explosive material, including PETN, or Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate. […]