1. (Improvised Explosive Device)
SECURITY TRAINING
IED Postal Devices
(Improvised Explosive Device)

2. Aims & Objectives
Aims: The aim of this training session is to educate staff on the various IED/Incendiary postal devices that could pose a threat to your working environment and how to manage the immediate situation
Objectives: Understand the four C’s Learn the different ‘types’ of postal devices Teach you the ‘Tell-Tale’ signs of a possible suspect package Establish what actions you need to take

3. IED - Typical Explosive Compounds
Typical Compounds & Detonators:
Plastic Explosive (or the obsolete term plastique) is a specialised form of explosive material. It is soft and hand malleable and may have the added benefit of being usable over a wider temperature range than pure explosive - (often made of a military used material called semtex or a slightly less effective and combustive material called C-4).
Some terrorist groups have also used plastic explosives, especially Semtex and C-4. In October , terrorists used C-4 to attack the U.S.S. Cole, killing 17 sailors[2] In 1996, terrorists used C- 4 to blow up the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing complex in Saudi Arabia.
Nitro-glycerine (NG), is a heavy, colourless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Since the 1860s, it has been used as an active ingredient in the manufacture of explosives, specifically dynamite, and as such is employed in the construction and demolition industries. Similarly, since the 1880s, it has been used by the military as an active ingredient
A Detonator is a device used to trigger an explosive device. Detonators can be chemically, mechanically, or electrically initiated, the latter two being the most common. Explosive Ordnance Devices or EOD (hand grenades, naval mines etc.) generally use mechanical detonators.

4. IED - Typical Components

5. IED - Dealing with a Suspect Device - Video

6. IED - 4 C’s

7. 01 - Typical Parcel Device Indicators

8. 01 - Typical Parcel Device Indicators
Mis-spelt name/address and/or missing postcode etc
Excessive postage
Oil/Grease like stains and/or finger marks
Strange odours (especially marzipan,Almond or petrol)
Possibly strong minty or perfume smell in an attempt to hide true fragrance
Foil underskin
Protruding wires
Uneven weight - heavy on one side
Heavily sealed (lots of tape etc)

9. 02 - Letter Bomb (Musical Greeting Card)

10. 02 - Letter Bomb (Musical Greeting Card)
Origination of letter
Excessive postage
Incomplete post code
Not addressed to any particular person within the organisation
Heavy and Bumpy feel

11. 02 - Letter Bomb (Musical Greeting Card)
Battery/Power Source
Trigger
Plastic Explosives & Nails
Detonator

12. 03 - Letter Bomb (Foil Contact Strip)

13. 03 - Letter Bomb (Foil Contact Strip)
Excessive postage
General feel of letter
Marked Private

14. 03 - Letter Bomb (Foil Contact Strip)
Detonator - this would normally be a model rocket fuse
Contacts & Trigger
Battery/Power Source
Nitro-Glycerine Explosive

15. 03 - Letter Bomb (Foil Contact Strip)
Contacts & Trigger
Bottom section would be sealed into the envelope so not to move

16. 04 - Incendiary Device

17. 04 - Incendiary Device Marked ‘Private and Personal’
Possibly a smell of petrol or chemical
General Feel of package

18. Back view - top section slightly pulled out
04 - Incendiary Device
Back view - top section slightly pulled out

19. 04 - Incendiary Device
Larger section would be secured inside as not to move, allowing the adjoining card to be pulled therefore sparking the matches

20. 05 - Letter (Razor Blades)
Unless viewed under an x-ray machine this envelope would not be seen as suspicious

21. 05 - Letter (Razor Blades)
Designed to cause lacerations to fingers as they are run through the edge to open. Blades can also be contaminated, so causing illness as well as cuts

22. 05 - Letter (Razor Blades)

23. 06 - Letter Bomb (Mini Micro Switch)
Do not bend Sticker
Lumpy Feel
Weight
Unless viewed under an x-ray machine this envelope would not be seen as suspicious. The only possible indicators would be ‘do not bend’ and ‘Overseas Address’ however these are not conclusive - envelope may feel bumpy

24. 06 - Letter Bomb (Mini Micro Switch)
Trigger (Switch)
Battery/Power Source
Detonator
Plastic Explosives
Activation switch (on/off)

25. 07 - Postal Device (Mechanical ‘Mardi-Gra’ Campaign)

26. 07 - Postal Device (Mechanical ‘Mardi-Gra’ Campaign)
If the item can be identified, does it appear to match that description?
Is the package unusual to the nature of the business?
Just addressed to the manger

27. 07 - Postal Device (Mechanical ‘Mardi-Gra’ Campaign)
Spring
Live shot gun shell
Door bolt
Spring is pulled back and held why the lid is closed, upon opening the bolt is released under the spring tension hitting and firing the shot gun shell

28. 08 - Postal Device (Light Sensor)

29. 08 - Postal Device (Light Sensor)
Is the package unusual to the nature of the business?
Do Not X-Ray Sign
Just addressed to the manger
If the item can be identified, does it appear to match that description?
Comments on package that may raise concern
Weight

30. 08 - Postal Device (Light Sensor)
Detonator
Trigger (Sensor)
Plastic Explosives
Activation switch (on/off)

31. 09 - Tube Bomb (Stage Fireworks)

32. 09 - Tube Bomb (Stage Fireworks)
Not addressed to any one person
Postage costs
One end sealed more than the other

33. 09 - Tube Bomb (Stage Fireworks)
Buzzer is just for the purpose of the imitation device
Trigger (Sensor)
Activation switch (on/off)
Theatrical Maroons (Large Stage Fireworks that contain gunpowder)

34. Actions ‘Upon Discovering a Suspect Device’
What do you do when you suspect a parcel or post item?
Don’t panic! - Try to remember that postal devices are usually triggered upon opening and would have been processed through the Royal Mail and transported on delivery vans etc - Time is not normally a matter of concern.
Place the item in the ‘BOMB BIN’ (picture for illustration purposes only)
Leave the post room, securing the door behind you and make your way to the nearest telephone and call your security department or pre-notified person.
It is important to maintain calm during this situation, the matter in hand should not be advised to anyone else other than the nominated contact person in these situations.
The decision to not evacuate, partially evacuate or commence a full evacuation will be determined by considering a number of factors including the perceived level of risk from the information gained from the immediate threat. (The suspect item, location, circumstances etc)
These decisions will normally be made by senior management within your organisation and will be notified.

35. Aims & Objectives
Aims: The aim of this training session is to educate staff on the various IED/Incendiary postal devices that could pose a threat to your working environment and how to manage the immediate situation
Objectives: Understand the four C’s Learn the different ‘types’ of postal devices Teach you the ‘Tell-Tale’ signs of a possible suspect package Establish what actions you need to take

36. End
Thank you: Following a 10 minute break period you will be asked to complete a short test paper based on the training session you have received.