Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread TWELVE

CNN ^ | 7-2-04 | N/A

[judicial meanz]

I am going to attempt a recap of the information we have developed over the last few days and use it close some gaps on our analysis:

(note: I will not post any information that has strategic significance to the enemy-I have suspicions they apparently read this board for information gleaning)

1) Tensions between the United States, NATO,our allies, and Iran have drastically increased. A similar increase of tension has occurred in the wake of talks with North Korea.

2)North Korea and Iran are threatening to conduct a joint test of a nuclear weapon.

3) Iran is threatening to launch offensive operations in conjunction with Hizbullah on specific targets in the US and Europe should they be attacked.

4) AL Qaeda's moratorium/cease fire demand to Europe expires July 15, 2004.

5)Al Qaeda communications have similarly increased in volume and level of threatening communications, some containing specific references to target data.

6) Several security advisories have been issued for the 4 July weekend.

7) Several raids and detentions have occurred within the continental US.

8) Increased hostilities in Iraq have been proven to be sponsored by Iran and Syria.

If anyone can think of anything we are missing, feel free to add it.

[Cindy]

Charles Smith has a lot of columns on Missiles.
He's an interesting guy.

http://www.newsmax.com/pundits/archives/Charles_R._Smith-archive.shtml


SOFTWAR.net
http://www.softwar.net

[Cindy]

You didn't need to...I knew already.

[MamaDearest]

I second your applause for Jill! Well deserved may I add!

[JustPiper]

THE Problem is Bigger than the Bushes
ZNet - Woods Hole,MA,USA

... The US/Saudi Connection. ... Al Qaeda has also been more than the corrupt money grab by Bush ... counterpart trained tens of thousands of Islamic terrorists to invade ...
http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=15&ItemID=5808

CONVICTED imam may speak to Muslims meeting in Cleveland
Akron Beacon Journal (subscription) - Akron,OH,USA
... feel unfairly targeted by authorities looking for terrorists. ... jailed for two weeks in connection with the ... as part of an investigation into money being funneled ...
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/state/9067814.htm

[Cindy]

HMMMMM....What a find, what a story, we'll see....

[JustPiper]

BULLDOZER Dumps Off Trailer And Pours Gallons Of Diesel Onto ...

KTRE - Lufkin,TX,USA
... the K-Mart parking lot. When Lufkin's Hazmat team arrived, it was nearing the parked cars in front of K-Mart. "What we did was we ...
http://www.ktre.com/Global/story.asp?S=1989917&nav=2FH5OOKe>

ILL Zoo Workers Treated in Secrecy, Report Says
WJLA - Washington,DC,USA

... The employees told the investigator that they got their directions from a fire department hazmat team that was called to the zoo. ...
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0704/156711.html

DANGEROUS Synthetic Drug Lab Found
WKYT - Lexington,KY,USA

Hazmat, police, and fire crews spent the night on the scene of a dangerous synthetic drug lab in a Williamsburg home. Police say ...
http://www.wkyt.com/Global/story.asp?S=1989545

[judicial meanz]

Thanks guys

[JustPiper]

SAUDI urged to fight terror funds
BBC News - London,England,UK

... The kingdom should be more prepared to seize funds linked to terror,it said. "It's a positive report," FATF secretary general Patrick Moulette said. ...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3861931.stm>
See all stories on this topic:
http://news.google.com/news?ie=utf8&oe=utf8&persist=1&num=30&hl=en&client=google&newsclusterurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3861931.stm

REPORT: Muslim terror groups share funds
Washington Times - Washington,DC,USA

2 (UPI) -- Al-Qaida and other Islamic terror groups in Iraq are not having any trouble getting money to fund their attacks in country because they
cooperate ...
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20040702-112033-6724r.htm

HANAHAN residents worry terror suspects could be moved to Chas. ...
WIS - Columbia,SC,USA

The brig is already home to a handful of terror suspects. It's among the few facilities that would seem to fit the government's needs. ...
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1991167&nav=0RaPOOsr

UK government committee outlines state of terror threat
Continuity Central (press releases) - UK

The UK government's Intelligence and Security Committee has published its annual report. Amongst the many areas looked at in the ...
http://continuitycentral.com/news01350.htm

TERROR searches of Asians up 302%
Ananova - England,UK

Terrorism fears have led to police stop and searches of Asian people under new anti-terror powers rocketing by 302%. Muslim leaders ...
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1008250.html

FBI: No specific terror threat for Independence Day, but ...
KPHO Phoenix - Phoenix,AZ,USA

Washington-AP -- The FBI is urging law enforcement to increase patrols and watch for people who may be checking out potential terror targets.
http://www.kpho.com/Global/story.asp?S=1985114&nav=23KuOPkZ

[JustPiper]

My kids are convinced I 'don't' think ;)

[MamaDearest]

Ooooooo Cindy swore!

I saw that too - and couldn't believe my eyes!

[JustPiper]

Vice President Dick Cheney yesterday said terrorists struck American targets throughout Bill Clinton's presidency "with little cost or consequence," but that the Bush administration's invasion of Iraq has made the United States and the world safer. (The Washington Times) http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040702-122632-4277r.htm


Rumsfeld may pull military families from Bahrain
U.S. has 'credible information' of planned attacks
07/02/04 05:57 PM, EDT
Growing concern that terrorists may target Americans in the Persian Gulf region has led Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to consider sending home family members of U.S. military personnel in Bahrain, according to U.S. military sources.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/07/02/bahrain.terror/index.html

[JustPiper]

[York Dispatch] PENNSYLVANIA - Crude bomb found in woods

http://www.yorkdispatch.com/Stories/0,1413,138~10023~2246845,00.html

[The Pittsburgh Channel] PENNSYLVANIA - Bomb Thrown Into New McKeesport Neighbors' Home

"several .44-caliber bullets were attached to the bomb"

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/3481676/detail.html

[Wilkes Barre Times-Leader] PENNSYLVANIA - No charges for men found near nuke plant

http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/9060697.htm

[JustPiper]

[KOMO] USA - Security Alert Issued To Refineries

http://www.komotv.com/stories/32006.htm

[Baytown Sun] TEXAS - Exxon Mobil refinery takes precautions

http://web.baytownsun.com/story.lasso?wcd=16800

[Fort Worth Star Telegram] TEXAS - Stolen gas tanker found in Fort Worth

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/9056547.htm

[WJLA] WASHIGNTON DC - Zoo Workers Treated in Secrecy, Report Says [Animals poisoned, workers sickened]

"Three National Zoo employees say they were told not to let paramedics know where they worked when they became sick last year from exposure to rat poison"

http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0704/156711.html

[JustPiper]

[TruthNews.com] USA - Tracing, Closing Terrorist Websites Not As Simple As It Sounds

http://www.truthnews.net/world/2004070001.htm

[Seattle Post Intelligencer] USA - Egyptian man arrested for human smuggling [Landmark, long sought arrest, individual known for smuggling people from Middle East into the U.S.]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Human%20Smuggling

[HipShot]

My 3 year old tries to debate and convince me about why "no" is inappropriate.

My 11 year has learned to roll his eyes at me.

[JustPiper]

[AP] EUROPE - Al-Qaida-Linked Group Warns Europe of New Attacks Unless It Withdraws Troops

"At least seven European nations have troops serving in the multinational force in Iraq: Britain, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Romania and Denmark"

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBPV8Y46WD.html

[Reuters] EUROPE - ANALYSTS ' VIEW - Militant statement on attacks in Europe

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L02590646.htm

[BreakingNews.ie] BAHRAIN - Americans warn of terror attack in Bahrain

http://www.breakingnews.ie/2004/07/02/story155258.html

[AP] IRAQ - Chemical Munitions Found by Polish Soldiers Were Being Pursued by Terrorists

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBCGE6E6WD.html

[AP] TURKEY - Bombing of Governor's Convoy in Eastern Turkey Kills Five

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBQN4136WD.html

[JustPiper]

[AP] TURKEY - Turkish Police Find Explosives at Istanbul's Airport Ahead of NATO Summit

"14 pounds of triacetone triperoxide, or TATP"

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBHCQZ76WD.html

[Reuters AlertNet] AFGHANISTAN - Marines say hold " high value " Taliban commander

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/ISL223279.htm

[The Hindu] PAKISTAN - Alert in Karachi as militant reveals plot to attack Shiites

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/001200407021450.htm

[Manchester Evening News] UNITED KINGDOM - Security breached at airport [ reporter breached security ]

http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/122/122904_security_breached_at_airport.html

[AFP] GLOBAL - Al-Qaeda's attack strategy revealed

http://www.brunei-online.com/bb/fri/jul2w17.htm

[Reuters] IRAQ - Polish army says Iraq shells had deadly cyclosarin

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=540453&section=news

[MamaDearest]

It's a small world after all?

Muammar Gaddafi's Daughter to Assist in Defending Saddam Hussein

[JustPiper]

I always want to slap mine silly when they roll their eyes, very big pet peeve