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Suicide Bombers
and their Improvised
Explosive Devices
Modern day components and concealment tactics have made
detecting an improvised explosive device, or IED, on a
suicide bomber a difficult task. Take a look at some intriguing
examples of IEDs hidden within common objects a suicide
bomber might carry.

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 Unsuspecting bystanders would never know the suicide bomber
wearing this hat has concealed an IED under it. With what may
look like a simple motion to adjust the hat could actually be the
motion to initiate a deadly explosion.

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 What’s inside?

Sheet Explosive

Rocker Switch

Button Cell Battery

Detonator

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 The running shoe below contains an IED and most of its
components are disguised under the insole. By pulling the wire
hidden in the shoelace, a suicide bomber can flip the switch that
activates the explosive device.

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 What’s inside?

Toggle Switch

Detonator
Lithium Ion Battery

C-4 Explosive
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 Coats can be used by suicide bombers to conceal larger IEDs.
Below is an elaborate IED hidden within the lining. This type of
explosive would do great harm to people nearby and damage to
the surrounding areas.

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 What’s inside?

Detonator PE-4 Explosive

Push Button Switch Nickel-Metal

Hydride Battery

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 Backpacks can be used by suicide bombers as containers to
conceal IEDs of almost any shape and size. This IED uses a timer
to set off the explosive after a certain amount of time.

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 What’s inside?

Detonator

AA Batteries

Semtex Block

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