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Analysis of options for terrorist attacks using hazardous chemical substances
MARKOVÁ, Markéta
This diploma thesis is focused on issues of terrorist attacks using improvised explosive device made of precursors of explosives, whereas attention was paid especially peroxide and nitrate explosives. The main reason for choosing the chemicals was their frequent use in terrorist attacks in the European union. The aim of diploma thesis was evaluate practicability of terrorist attacks with improvised explosive devices made of precursors of explosives in state territory of the Czech republic. For objective evaluation the current situation data from Global Terrorist Index reports and Europol were used. In practical part of thesis the multi-criterion decision-making method, specifically weighted sum method was used and applied to selected chemicals. The application of the method reflected the interaction of key factors that affect the final choice of substance by the perpetrator. Among the mentioned key factors are availability of chemicals, accessibility and comprehensiveness of instructions, possible risks of handling of chemicals or the difficulty of initiating of selected explosives. Based on obtained results was created a list of suitable chemicals for production of improvised explosive devices. The results showed certain shortcomings in the area of security of precursors of explosives, consequence was proposing measures for improving security of mentioned chemicals. In spite of fact, that precursors of explosives do not represent so severe threat like abuse of chemicals, biologicals or radiological substances is necessary to concentrate on their security. The reason is considerable potential for misuse of explosives precursors due to their easy availability. The thesis provides a relatively comprehensive overview of the issue and is designated primarily for the professional public.

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