Booby trap

SC Man Killed by Family Member’s Booby Trap

Jordan Dove, 34, died from injuries sustained after triggering a shotgun booby trap at a family member’s vacant home in Saint Matthews, South Carolina. Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the booby-trapped shotgun upon securing the scene, which also revealed barricaded doors. Authorities have identified Alfonzo Brown, currently incarcerated, as a suspect and anticipate filing charges. Sheriff Summers noted the inherent danger to law enforcement posed by such a situation, emphasizing the ongoing threat faced by officers daily.

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Booby-Trapped Drones: Ukraine’s Ingenious Countermeasure Against Russian Forces

A batch of Skyzone Cobra X v4 FPV drone glasses, supplied via humanitarian aid to Russian volunteers, was discovered to contain plastic explosives in each unit. The devices detonated upon activation, as reported by a representative of a Russian electronic warfare equipment developer. This incident highlights the risks associated with unverified humanitarian aid and underscores the need for heightened security protocols when receiving equipment from unknown sources. The booby-trapped glasses, a popular model among both military and civilian users, were examined by pro-Kremlin sources and their explosive components documented.

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