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Forensic Explosives Laboratory (FEL)

The DSTL-operated laboratory at Fort Halstead, Kent (UK), responsible for explosives identification and device analysis in UK terrorism cases. UKAS-accredited for post-blast residue analysis. Provided TATP identification in the 7/7 and Manchester Arena investigations.

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ANFO (ammonium nitrate fuel oil)Blast seatCommercial pyrotechnic powderDaubert standardHMTD (hexamethylene triperoxide diamine)Ion chromatography (IC)RDX (Research Department Explosive)TATP (triacetone triperoxide)VBIED (vehicle-borne improvised explosive device)

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