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Canadian clearance diving officer disarmed improvised explosive devices in small UK village

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Canadian clearance diving officer disarmed improvised explosive devices in small UK village CFB Esquimalt Lookout Lt(N) Kevin Okihiro knew he would have to disarm nearly a dozen incendiary improvised explosive devices when he arrived at the small Cornish village of Upton Cross in South West England. The moment seemed surreal and unfolded like his training, but it was not a drill. The landlord of a car mechanic garage had come upon firebombs on the morning of Aug. 26, 2019. “When we got the call I was on duty,” said Lt(N) Okihiro. “We are held at 10 minutes’ notice to move, so we have to respond quickly.” READ MORE

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