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IEDs found in trash cans, on roadways in Kahului and Pukalani in Maui

An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated and damaged a car that was being driven Old Haleakala Hwy near Ikea Place in Pukalani Thursday night, August 8, 2024. Authorities urge the public to report any tips to tips.fbi.gov or 800-CALLFBI (800-225-5324). August 9, 2024 The FBI and the Maui Police Department (MPD) advise an explosion on Old Haleakala Highway on August 8 was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) which had been placed in a nearby trash receptacle. The explosion struck a passing vehicle, and the driver was transported and released. The FBI and MPD have identified and collected several IEDs which vary in size and shape and have rendered them safe. The recovered devices have been located along roadways between Kahului and Kula, and were concealed from view in trash receptacles or other areas outside of plain view. The FBI and MPD continue to urge the public to be cautious of any unknown object. The recovered device from our August 8 press release is a 7-inc...