Letter and parcel bombs generally are “victim activated” meaning that a victim or intended target must activate the device by opening it.

They do not normally contain timing devices. Bombs can range from the size of a cigarette package to a large parcel. Letter and package bombs have been disguised as letters, books, candy, and figurines. Delivery methods have included mail systems, personal delivery, or placement at the recipient’s site.

A letter or parcel bomb might have some of the following indicators:

❑Suspicious origin—especially if the postmark or name of sender is unusual, unknown, or no further address is given.

❑ Excessive or inadequate postage.

❑ Off-balance or lopsided letter or package.

❑Unusual weight for the size of the letter or package. Letters also may be unusually  thick.

❑Stiffness or springiness of contents. (When checking, do not bend excessively.)

❑Protruding wires or components; unusual grease or oil stains on the envelope.

❑Strange smell, particularly.... Read the complete security measures here: https://afro9jaland..com.ng/2017/06/how-to-recognise-letter-bomb-or-parcel.html