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- FBI bomb techs determined that the shoes contained about 10 ounces of explosive material.
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Feb 25, 2002 · Each shoe contained about 4 oz. of PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate), a powerful explosive produced by the ton for military and construction use. Some was mixed with a plasticizer to...
FBI bomb techs determined that the shoes contained about 10 ounces of explosive material. During a preliminary hearing, an FBI agent revealed how dangerous the homemade bomb was.
Oct 4, 2004 · Later analysis by the FBI laboratory in Washington determined that there were two functional improvised explosive devices hidden in Reid’s shoes made of the explosive material triacetone triperoxide, known as “TATP,” and other components.
Dec 29, 2001 · A federal investigator testified today that Richard C. Reid's sneakers, which he is suspected of trying to ignite on a trans-Atlantic jetliner last Saturday, were a ''homemade bomb'' containing...
Richard Reid, famously known as the “shoe bomber,” attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes during a flight from Paris to Miami. This brazen act of terrorism sent shockwaves throughout the aviation industry and prompted a global response to strengthen security measures.
Dec 26, 2009 · Two months after 19 jihadists hijacked airplanes and flew them into the World Trade Centers, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field, Richard Reid attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his...
Oct 5, 2002 · Admitting membership in Al Qaeda, Richard C. Reid pleaded guilty today to charges of trying to blow up a trans-Atlantic flight in December with explosives hidden in his shoes.
