Explosion reported in Nilai, 3 suspected IEDs found

A substance believed to have been the cause of the explosion was found in a vehicle said to be where the blast occurred.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said a member of the public filed a report about an explosion around 7.08am today. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 An explosion at the Desa Palma area in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan this morning led to the discovery of three suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said a member of the public filed a report about an explosion around 7.08am today and that nails were found scattered all over the scene, Bernama reported.

“Checks on the houses nearby the scene led to the discovery of three objects believed to be IEDs in one of the houses.

“About 250m from the scene, police also found a vehicle suspected to have been the source of the explosion. There were several pieces of equipment in the vehicle, including a substance believed to have been the cause of the explosion,” he said. - FMT

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