Rizal Philippines
March 24, 2016
From IB times - What is TATP bomb that could have been used in Brussel terrorist attack?
From Tech Insider - TATP
the one on the right is being hunted.
From Washington Post
The Holy Week was greeted last March 22, 2016 by another terror attack in Brussel resulting in 34 dead and more than 270 wounded. ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombing. Brothers Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui – both Belgian nationals – have been identified to have carried out the attack at the Belgian International Airport and Maelbek Metro Station
The bomb used could have been TATP, triacetone triperoxide, "The Mother of Satan" manufactured from acetone, and hydrogen peroxide both of which can be obtained anywhere. About 30 gallons of acetone were found at the suspected lair of the bombers and 30 lbs of TATP which could be used for future bomb attacks. It calls for delicate manufacture as TATP could be unstable and affected by heat (not suitable in PH) It is 80% as powerful as TNT. All it takes is a firm tap to explode it.
What is the significance of this discovery? The terrorist are on a new level of innovation in creating havoc because TATP does not emit nitrogen and could not be detected using the current methods. Therefore, TATP is easily transportable in airports and mobile. Even bombs are mobile.
Should selling of acetone, a common chemical used for cleaning nail polish, and hydrogen peroxide (it has to be made concentrated by boiling out the water) be banned and or controlled?
Will the police be able to catch up with the evolving terrorist tech?
