Additional details regarding the distinctive characteristics of the explosives planted on Bourbon Street have been disclosed by the FBI. 

From the suspect's home, the FBI retrieved field-tested explosive materials. They anticipate that the components will be identified as RDX following laboratory testing, as the New York Post reported.

The FBI claims that the IED is not novel in and of itself, but that Jabbar's use of explosive material intended to be detonated is unusual.

Homemade bombs often use explosive material that can be ignited by a flame, as detonators are not readily available to the average person, according to the FBI.

Explosive Details

A hobby fuse or electric match can produce the flame. Practically everyone has easy access to electric matches and hobby fuses.

Instead of using a detonator, which would have been more appropriate for the explosive material Jabbar had on hand, he set them off using an electric match.

According to the FBI, Jabbar utilized the incorrect device to detonate the explosives because he lacked experience and was clumsy when assembling the device.

Everything Jabbar used is easily accessible in the United States, with the exception of the r-salt, but the FBI lab is expected to determine that the RDX material found at Jabbar's Houston apartment and the substance found at the Mandeville Street address are identical.

Official Reports

According to reporters, the suspect's knowledge of how to make the homemade bomb is being investigated by detectives.

This shocking new information comes from two senior law enforcement officials, according to reporters. Outlets c onsulted Mike Cahn, a security specialist in New Orleans, on this issue.

"It is extremely concerning and would lead me to believe that he has not acted alone in this," said Cahn.

"How would he have come up with the knowledge to make this explosive device if it has never been seen or used in the U.S. or globally prior to this attack?"

More From the Expert

According to Cahn, an explosive is an explosive, so there are aspects of this incident that require additional research.

Before the Super Bowl, Cahn stated that the new knowledge will "absolutely change" the way security precautions are handled.

"It absolutely changes everything," said Cahn. "It also changes everything for any security for major events across the country going forward."

Following the discovery of documents that showed law enforcement is worried about copycat attacks, this new revelation is very troubling. On February 9, New Orleans will host the Super Bowl.