No, and you cannot take an imitation IED as it will be treated by security agencies as a real IED until they can be satisfied it is not.
Possession of an IED or imitation is an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are explosives that can be deadly to people and aircraft.
Possession of an IED or imitation is an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.
If you are found in possession of an IED or imitation IED it is highly likely that:
You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:
AvSec x-ray bags going onto aircraft to ensure there is nothing dangerous in them. If something comes up on the x-ray that needs checking, the bag will be opened, searched and any dangerous good or prohibited item will be removed, with a bag search notification form left within the bag.