Improvised weapons used during Backwater Bridge riot from November 20, 2016 show items used by protestors in attempts to harm law enforcement

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Date: November 22, 2016

Agency: North Dakota Highway Patrol

Contact: Lt. Tom Iverson, NDHP, 701-328-2455

Mandan, N.D. - In the process of investigating the area of the Backwater Bridge this morning where law enforcement reported hearing an explosion at approximately 3:00am on Nov. 21, the following improvised explosive devices, and various slingshots and rocks.