Feds Warn of Plausible Terror Plot on NYC Subway
Unsubstantiated but plausible:
Federal authorities are warning law enforcement personnel of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway system during the holiday season.
An internal memo obtained by The Associated Press says the FBI has received a “plausible but unsubstantiated” report that al-Qaida terrorists in late September may have discussed attacking the subway system.
Department of Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said the warning was issued as a routine matter, but added that there may be an increased police presence in New York and other large metropolitan areas.
The report indicates that al-Qaida terrorists “in late September may have discussed targeting transit systems in and around New York City. These discussions reportedly involved the use of suicide bombers or explosives placed on subway/passenger rail systems,” according to the document.
“We have no specific details to confirm that this plot has developed beyond aspirational planning, but we are issuing this warning out of concern that such an attack could possibly be conducted during the forthcoming holiday season,” states the warning, which is dated Tuesday.
Well, New York can take some comfort that the ACLU lost in its attempt to stop random searches on the subway in 2006. Hopefully, political correctness doesn’t impede protecting the people. Gird your loins folks! The test for Obama guaranteed by Biden could happen anytime.
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Posted by Special Contributor on November 26, 2008 12:23 pm
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