Explosive device news now: multiple alleged pipe bombs and threats at airports, in NYC, DC—federal charges filed. No standout public figure to biographize.
On March 28, 2026, Paris police arrested a man attempting to ignite a homemade explosive device outside a Bank of America building in the city's 8th arrondissement. The device contained fuel and explosive powder. A second suspect fled. Authorities launched a terrorism investigation, citing possible links to a pro-Iran group targeting US and Jewish interests in Europe.
Raymond Elders, 65, was arrested in White Plains after police found him with explosives and chemical residue. Neighbors reported loud explosions over weeks, leading to the discovery of at least 25 pipe bombs and explosive devices inside his apartment. He faces multiple charges including weapons of mass destruction.