explosives

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The deadly explosion sparked a series of investigations into what happened that day, including a probe by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into the cause of the blast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

None of the storage containers were licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and there are no licenses that permit the storage of explosives near homes and public roadways, Nabity said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The 38-year-old also currently serves as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which is not typically a position boasting a purview in European security negotiations.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Afterwards, he also took over the role of acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Explosives would be arranged around the plutonium, like a very thick skin around a fruit.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin