Russian Plot to Ship Explosives Disguised as Toys

0:00On this March 11th, here's what's shaping the world. Lithuanian authorities uncovered a Russian-linked plot to ship incendiary devices, disguised as sex toys, body lotion, and massage cushions from. Vilnius to the United Kingdom and Poland. In July 2024, a 53-year-old man named Alexander Sirenovas was hired via telegram for 150 euros to post four. parcels using courier services like DHL and DPD. Hidden inside were tubes of high-explosive nitro-methane and timers in the cushions that evaded scanners, but three parcels ignited before takeoff. Averting disaster. The operation involved the chain of proxies coordinated remotely from Russia, including suspects who smuggled ignition parts into the European Union and supplied vehicles. Sirenovas claims he thought it was just routine delivery work from an old acquaintance and had no idea about the explosives. Investigators tied it to Russia's military intelligence, the GRU,

1:01amid a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe since the full-scale invasion of. Ukraine officials warned this March's active aggression against nation-supporting Kiev with Lithuanian crisis management had calling it a dangerous message that could lead to widespread suffering. Sirenovas, now on bail with an electronic tag awaiting trial, insists he's no spy and describes the Ukraine war as idiotic. Family and friends were shocked, seeing him as a small time speculator with a criminal past in fraud. Police arrested 22 people in Lithuanian Poland after a joint probe with UK counterterrorism experts finding extra explosives buried in. Food cans at a cemetery along with drone parts. Russia denies involvement, but handler seemed confused when fires erupted and follow-up test parcels went to the US and Canada. The plot highlights Russia's shift to recruiting locals through criminal networks for deniability, especially after expulsions of spies, post-Sausbury. No one was hurt, but he raised the alarms,

2:05prompting high-level US warnings to Moscow. Sirenovas speculates it was a test to show Russia's reach into Europe. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com