At least two real explosive devices in DC rendered safe by law enforcement

[Wicked Blue]

At least two real explosive devices in DC rendered safe by law enforcement

From CNN's Pervaiz Shallwani

At least two suspected pipe bombs have been rendered safe by law enforcement — one at a building that houses RNC offices and one in the US Capitol complex, a federal law enforcement official tells CNN

The official said these were real explosive devices and they were blown up to be rendered safe.

[global1]

1. I Wonder How Many Of Them Are Out There That They Haven't Found?....nt

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Dogs Will Find Them

Dogs can be trained to smell gunpowder & ammonium nitrate from 40 yards away.
A pipe bomb at 40 yards can still be somewhat dangerous but not IDLH.

[global1]

3. The Capitol Is A Big Building....

they can't possibly sweep it quickly. They will have to close the Capitol until they can declare it safe again - from bombs and Covid.

There will be no more Electoral Vote proceedings or debate today and maybe for a few days.

Also - DC is a city is big with a lot of other targets/monuments/federal buildings. We don't know what these terrorists were carrying around in their backpacks.

I'm surprised that they didn't seal off Capitol Hill before this riot and not allow backpacks or any flags, signs or sticks that can be used as weapons. IMHO - they weren't prepared for this - yet all the signs were there prior to today that this was an explosive situation waiting to happen.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. One Sector At A Time

It's the only way to do it. You're right, it's a big building, so quick is not the order. Thorough & safe are what matters.