CAN IED

A CAN IED (Calcium Ammonium Nitrate Improvised Explosive Device) is a fertilizer-based homemade explosive responsible for more than 70% of roadside bombs used against the military of the United States and its allies in Afghanistan.[1][2]

References

  1. "US presses Pakistan on bomb fertiliser". Dawn.Com. AFP. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  2. "US presses Pakistan on bomb fertilizer". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-12-30.