Al Qaeda again threatens New York, Washington and Los Angeles - Daily Terror Threat

Debka ^ | 11-3-2003 | Staff

[Mrs. Xtrmst]

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/7729760.htm

...doesn't mention the army though.

[Mrs. Xtrmst]

Well I've pretty much exhausted my knowledge on the subject, but I would guess no. Off all the items to find on a plane, this wouldn't bother me much at all.

[Cindy]

Adding on to post no. 11, 180...

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http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2004/January/04_crm_030.htm

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TWO DEFENDANTS IN VIRGINIA JIHAD CASE PLEAD GUILTY TO WEAPONS CHARGES, WILL COOPERATE WITH ONGOING INVESTIGATION




WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft, Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray of the Criminal Division, and U.S. Attorney Paul McNulty of the Eastern District of Virginia announced today that two defendants have pleaded guilty to weapons and explosives charges stemming from the investigation into a militant jihadist network in Northern Virginia that allegedly planned to train at terrorist camps abroad.


Randall Royer and Ibrahim Al-Hamdi entered their guilty pleas today before the Honorable Leonie M. Brinkema at U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia. Under the terms of their plea agreements, both Royer and Al-Hamdi are required to cooperate fully with the government in the prosecution of other individuals associated with the Virginia jihad network.


Royer, 30, pleaded guilty to a two-count criminal information, charging him with using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and with carrying an explosive during the commission of a felony. Royer faces a total mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison.


Al-Hamdi, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of an indictment charging possession of a firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of a criminal information charging carrying an explosive during the commission of a felony. Al-Hamdi faces a total mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.


“Our success in the war on terrorism depends on our ability to gain the cooperation of those who have information about the global terrorist network,” said Attorney General John Ashcroft. “Today’s pleas accomplish that goal and provide tough sentences for those who would join with and support our terrorist enemies.”


“The defendants have now admitted their guilt to serious crimes in furtherance of an international criminal conspiracy that carry a penalty of 20 and 15 years in prison,” stated U.S. Attorney Paul J. McNulty. “This is an important step forward in our continuing efforts to protect America.”


In his plea agreement, Royer admitted to aiding and abetting co-defendant Masoud Khan, Yong Ki Kwon, Muhammed Aatique, and Khwaja Mahmoud Hasan in gaining entry to a terrorist terrorist training camp in Pakistan operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba where they trained in the use of various weapons, including semi-automatic pistols. Royer also admitted to helping co-defendant Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Hamdi gain entry to the Lashkar-e-Taiba camp, where Al-Hamdi received training in the use of a rocket-propelled grenade in furtherance of a conspiracy to conduct military operations against India.


Royer acknowledged that he committed his efforts to help other jihadists gain entry to the Lashkar-e-Taiba training camp following a meeting on Sept. 16, 2001, at which an unindicted conspirator said that the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, would be used as an excuse to trigger a global war against Islam, and that the time had come for them to go abroad and, if possible, join the mujahideen. Two other individuals attending that meeting, Yong Kwon and Khwaja Hasan, who previously pled guilty, stated that a purpose in going to the Lashkar-e-Taiba camp was to obtain military training for the purpose engaging in jihad elsewhere, including Afghanistan.


Al-Hamdi pleaded guilty to Count 20 of the government’s superseding indictment, charging him with possessing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and to a one-count criminal information charging him with carrying an explosive during the commission of a felony. In his plea agreement, Al-Hamdi admitted to possessing a Saiga.308 caliber rifle with a telescopic sight and various ammunition, including tracer rounds, for the purpose of enhancing his ability to train for jihad in Chechnya, Kashmir, or other places outside of the United States. Al-Hamdi also admitted to carrying a rocket-propelled grenade in furtherance of a conspiracy to undertake a military operation against India.


The pleas by Royer and Al-Hamdi follow guilty pleas in the case in August and September 2003 by Donald Surratt, Muhammed Aatique, Yong Ki Kwon, and Khwaja Mahmoud Hasan, who were members of the same jihad network in Northern Virginia. Defendants Seifullah Chapman, Masoud Khan, Caliph Basha Ibn Abdur-Raheem, and Hammad Abdur-Raheem are scheduled to go on trial on Feb. 2, 2004. Defendant Sabri Benkhala, another alleged member of the jihad network, is scheduled to go on trial on March 2, 2004.


This case is being investigated by agents of the Washington Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Gordon D. Kromberg and David H. Laufman, and Department of Justice Trial Attorney John T. Gibbs are prosecuting the case for the United States.


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[Cindy]

re post no. 11,199...

Great find.
HELLO REPORTERS TAKE NOTE
OF POST NO. 11199.

[cmsgop]

Thank You!

[nw_arizona_granny]

OK, I may be shooting at shadows here,

Post 11,203
several N. Virginia, Jihad Network members go on trial February 2nd, 2004.

The target date?

2+2+4 of 2004 Is that the 4 - 4 code?

Post 11,147

Google search for 404+gang

I made a list of possible other words, as I am sure they do not call themselves a gang.

Jihad Network
camp
school
army
404 for allah

You will find many more if you think on it.

Post 11,170

Detroit, Minn and Mich, last night there reports of shots on the Rose Indian Reservation, the explosion at Lake Wilson, Minn. and the earlier reference to "Twin Cities".

Ruth

[TomInNJ]

"Wonder why he is on Death Row..."

I wonder why he's still "enjoy[ing] political, intellectual, social, education, spiritual and religious dialogue."

Shouldn't this thug be dead by now?

[WestCoastGal]

CBS said this plane was flying for 4 hours around Philadelphia, Atlantic City and circling the nuclear power plant. Planes had to be diverted from the airport. They said no fighters were scrambled during this whole incident. I can't believe that!! If it's true, someone was asleep at the switch. They also said the pilot was drunk.
The newspaper report makes it seem like a simple occurrence but CBS was more thorough. (note: I rarely watch CBS just happened to have it on for local news and network news came on)
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Plane Diverted From Philadelphia Int'l
Fri Jan 16,12:19 AM ET Add U.S. National



PHILADELPHIA - A small plane was diverted to a suburban airstrip Thursday night after it entered controlled airspace near the Philadelphia International Airport, authorities said.



A police helicopter escorted the single-engine plane to the Pottstown-Limerick Airport, about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, according to city and state police.


Philadelphia airport spokesman Mark Pesce declined to comment, referring all questions to the Federal Aviation Administration (news - web sites).


FAA spokesman Jim Peters said the plane was flying erratically and had been tracked for over three hours before being forced down around 10:20 p.m.


The pilot entered controlled airspace without permission, Peters said.


The pilot, who was not identified, was questioned and detained by police in Limerick, Peters said.


The pilot will be given a ticket from the FAA for violating the airspace around the Philadelphia airport without permission, Peters said. That could lead to a fine and his pilot's license being suspended or revoked.


The plane was registered to a Pottstown-area contractor, J. Vincent Concrete Contractors, but a woman who answered the telephone at the business declined to comment Thursday night.

[angkor]

It was reported already, here:

http://www.anti-cair-net.org/press_018_03

[Cindy]

re post no. 11206...

That's interesting Ruth.

[little jeremiah]

bookmark.

[hummingbird]

I wonder why he's still "enjoy[ing] political, intellectual, social, education, spiritual and religious dialogue."

Odd little profile, isn't it...was waiting for him to say he enjoyed "romantic walks on the beach!"

[hummingbird]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1058955/posts

Here is link from yesterday; not much there.

[TomInNJ]

"I also have to have a return address on the items."

I'm not so sure one has to put a return address. Lots of mail comes with no return address. Check your mail over the next few weeks and see how many pieces of mail have no return address. I always wanted to throw away such mail unopened, but some of it may not be junk mail and, therefore, have no choice but to open it.

[hummingbird]

http://www.ccadp.org/andrewlancaster.htm

AKA Mustafa Talib
Writings From San Quentin's Death Row, California

As featured in Toronto Life magazine, Sept. 2000
Mustafa's poem 'Toronto Blues' appeared in Toronto Life.

Quite a few writings..."A Message to My People," etc...

[TomInNJ]

If I'm not "His People," can I read his message too? LOL

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for Your divine protection, so obvious when our own systems of protection fall short. Thank You that the pilot of the Pennsylvania airplane seemed not bent on destruction, but we are chastened by what might have been. Thank You, O God, for Your grace and mercy that allowed such an incident to be harmless, but may we be swift to put into place all that is needed to avoid such lapses in security. Bring to account those who have not upheld the highest standards of our nation's security, that we might avoid any form of disaster to come upon us. Increase our vigilance, even in times of lessened alert, for the enemy would be quick to strike.

We continue to pray, O God, for those who seek the names and places of any who wish us harm ... roll back the shadows in which they hide, that they be rendered powerless. Cut off sources of funding and distract those who would be willing to sacrifice their own lives in the murder of innocents ~ turn this badge of honor into total dishonor, for only You can change the hearts of men. Bring forth the Light of Your Word into a darkened world, that men may live, and live eternally. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Cindy]

Yes dear Lord, thank you for your unwavering protection as we do not deserve Your blessings. Please give our enemies a change of heart and a change of mind to do the right thing according to Your will.

In Jesus' Name.

Amen.

[little jeremiah]

Orissa is a state in north eastern India, the language spoken there is Orissan (I think sometimes called Oriyan?). That is the sum total of my knowledge about it, except that most languages in India (and elsewhere, actually) stem from Sanskrit.

[Letitring]

There's alot on that website. What does it say? Help.