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Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.
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Cell
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The smallest unit within a guerrilla or terrorist group. A cell generally consists of two to five people dedicated to a terrorist cause. The formation of cells is born of the concept that an apparent ...
Choking agent
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Compounds that injure primarily in the respiratory tract (i.e., nose, throat, and lungs). In extreme cases membranes swell up, lungs become filled with liquid, and death results from lack of oxygen.
Chemical weapons
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Weapons that produce effects on living targets via toxic chemical properties. Examples would be sarin, VX nerve gas, or mustard gas.
Chemical warfare
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The use of toxic chemicals as weapons, not including herbicides used to defoliate battlegrounds or riot control agents such as tear gas or mace.
Chemical ammunition
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Munitions, commonly a missile, bomb, rocket, or artillery shell, designed to deliver chemical agents.
Carrier
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Person or animal that is potentially a source of infection by carrying an infectious agent without visible symptoms of the disease.
Chemical attack
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The intentional release of toxic liquid, gas or solid in order to poison the environment or people.
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