ASSESSMENTS

Greece: A Dud IED and Lessons Learned

Feb 18, 2009 | 21:07 GMT

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Summary

A nonfunctional improvised explosive device recovered outside a Citibank branch in Athens is likely a sign of an inexperienced bombmaker. Nevertheless, if this person is not identified and captured, future devices may prove to be more reliable.

Despite a malfunctioning device, an Athens bombmaker could be progressing along his learning curve....

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