IEDs could be exploded using remote control, says expert
SINAR DAILY REPORTER23 Jul 2023 09:32am
Remote controls could be used to explode IED
Fuad Mat Noor said the impact of IED explosions depends on the type and quantity of materials used, with military-grade explosives resulting in the most severe effects.
"There are industrial-grade explosives used in mining and quarrying, which also produce strong effects," he said.
"However, the impact of IEDs using homemade explosives is not as potent. It may only result in dislodged tires if placed near a vehicle's wheels," he told Sinar.
He said IEDs can be detonated through physical mechanisms that activate their safety switches, as well as by using battery-operated devices.
Furthermore, the explosions can be triggered using timed devices set to a specific duration.
"IEDs can be remotely controlled from a considerable distance, for example, through radio waves via mobile phones. There is no distance limit as long as the line remains connected," he added.
He further elaborated that remote control mechanisms with a range of up to two kilometers can also be employed to detonate IEDs.
