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TATP

British  

abbreviation

  1. triacetone triperoxide: a highly unstable explosive, used esp by suicide bombers

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Mr Penny said Salman was carrying a paint tin filled with the homemade explosive TATP, placed inside a money tin and surrounded by a large amount of shrapnel comprising screws and nuts.

From BBC

In July, police announced the seizure of about 2 kilograms of TATP, which has been used in militant attacks worldwide.

From Washington Times

The Copenhagen court on Thursday ordered two 21-year-old men and a 38-year-old woman to remain jailed for allegedly trying to produce one or several bombs with the explosive TATP, the prosecution said.

From Washington Times

TATP, or tri-acetone tri-peroxide, has been used in extremist attacks worldwide and has been nicknamed the “mother of Satan” because of its volatility.

From Washington Times

“Because I like having 10 fingers, I am not going to use TATP,” McWhirter said.

From Washington Times