Incident Date:
December 24, 1962 22:50
Incident Successful: Yes
Location: Nelson, British Columbia Canada
Perpetrators: Sons of Freedom (SOF)
Event Type: Bombing/Explosion
Weapon Type(s): Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite (Time Fuse)
Organization Type: Religious,
Suicide Attack: No
Hoax: No
Violent Extremism:
Doubt Terror: No
Target Information
1- Utilities(Electrical transformers/substations/ power lines)
Canadian Target: Yes
Canadian Victim:
Canadian Perpetrator:
By foreigners against foreign target(s) in Canada:
Victims: 0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Perpetrators: 0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Description: "12/24/1962: A West Kootenay Power and Light Co. hydro pole was toppled by an explosion on Christmas Eve, at 10:50 p.m. The pole was situated on the Salmo Road, about five miles west of Nelson. The blast caused no injuries, but the cost of replacing the pole was estimated at $300. Characteristic of Sons of Freedom (SOF) bombs, the remains of a timing device that had comprised a pocket watch, battery and wire were found at the scene."
References: 1) "Kellett, A., Beanlands, B., Deacon, J., Jeffrey, H., & Lapalme, C. (1991). Terrorism in Canada 1960-1989, User Report no. 1990-16. Ottawa: Solicitor General Canada, National Security Coordination Centre, Police and Security Branch. p. 226."
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