Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

October 23, 2011

Occupy Maine hit with homemade bomb

Occupy Maine hit with homemade chemical bomb
Photo by Occupy Maine
Press statement by Occupy Maine
Censored News

PORTLAND, Maine -- Lincoln Park campers were attacked  early Sunday morning, around 4am, when the members of the Occupy Maine camp at Lincoln Park woke up to a loud explosion.
Witnesses who were awake said a car driving by slowed down, and lobbed an IED over the fence. Within a few seconds, it exploded. The blast reportedly lifted a table about a foot off the ground. The table generally requires 2 people to lift and move. The target was the center of camp where the overnight security team was. One witness said this type of bomb could have caused a lot more damage if certain things were added and a lot of campers are fearful of another attack.
Thankfully no one was injured last night but police investigators were on scene for 2 hours to identify the chemicals used and to try to find out who is responsible. The suspect car is said to be a Silver 4-Door Sedan from the late 80s-mid 90s and possibly a Toyota or Nissan and if you have any more information, you are encouraged to contact the Portland Police Department at 207-874-8575. #OccupyMaine Media Team OccME.Media@gmail.com
Press Herald: Homemade bomb, which consisted of chemicals poured into a plastic Gatorade container could have caused serious injury:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Chemical-bomb-tossed-into-Occupy-Maine-encampment.html

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