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FBI warns police of possible terrorist attacks in LA, NY, Chicago
Associated Press ^ | JEREMIAH MARQUEZ

Posted on 08/11/2005 7:19:26 PM PDT by americaprd

LOS ANGELES - The FBI has warned police that al-Qaida cells might use fuel trucks as weapons to attack Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, but officials stressed Thursday the warning was based on uncorroborated intelligence.

The warning was distributed Tuesday via a computer network by FBI officials in Los Angeles to law enforcement agencies primarily in California, said FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller.

Though intelligence bulletins usually describe how reliable the information is, this one carried no such statement.

The bulletin warned police that terrorists could use fuel tankers in assaults on the three cities. The warning has not been substantiated, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

The intelligence originated from FBI headquarters in Washington. It was not immediately clear why the bulletin was sent without details on its reliability.

Eimiller noted that FBI officials often notify police of possible threats, regardless of how accurate the information might be.

"Information at all levels is shared with law enforcement," she said.


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 4thanniversary; alqaeda; california; chicago; fbi; fourthanniversary; fueltrucks; islam; islamisevil; jihadinamerica; losangeles; muslim; nyc; terrorism
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1 posted on 08/11/2005 7:19:26 PM PDT by americaprd
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To: BurbankKarl; WestCoastGal; West Coast Conservative; All

ON THE NET...

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http://www.dhs.gov

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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1123727190030

Aug. 12, 2005 2:51
FBI warns US police of possible terrorist attacks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The FBI warned local police agencies this week that al-Qaida-linked terrorists might use fuel trucks as weapons to attack Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, but officials stressed Thursday the warning was based on uncorroborated intelligence.

Using a computer network, FBI officials in Los Angeles passed along details Tuesday of a possible threat to law enforcement agencies primarily in California, said local FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller."

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Note: The following WORLDWIDE CAUTION is current as of this posting:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Thu Aug 11 2005 19:08:23 GMT-0700.

Worldwide Caution

August 02, 2005


This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated March 8, 2005 and expires on February 2, 2006.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. Ongoing events in Iraq have resulted in demonstrations and associated violence in several countries; such events are likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Nation-wide elections in Afghanistan scheduled for mid-September may also trigger violent anti-American actions.

Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings. Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and private interests. The latter may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate or visit, including residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels and public areas.

In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov.

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.


2 posted on 08/11/2005 7:22:47 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: americaprd

From Drudge:

OFFICIALS WARN: POSSIBILITY OF ATTACKS AROUND SEPT. 11
Thu Aug 11 2005 22:15:46 ET

A group of FBI counterterrorism analysts warned this week of possible terrorist attacks in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago around Sept. 11, the NEW YORK TIMES is planning to report on Firday, but officials cautioned that they were skeptical about the seriousness of the threat.

The warning grew out of intelligence developed from an overseas source indicating that terrorists might seek to steal fuel tanker trucks in order to inflict "mass casualties" by staging an anniversary attack, officials said.

The information led FBI joint terrorism task forces in Los Angeles and Newark, N.J., to alert other government and law enforcement officials privately this week about the threat, law enforcement officials said. Several government officials in Washington who were briefed on the threat said it was described as credible and specific enough to warrant attention.

Developing...


3 posted on 08/11/2005 7:23:44 PM PDT by americaprd
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To: backhoe; Calpernia; Velveeta; All

ping


4 posted on 08/11/2005 7:24:18 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: All; Cindy

DJ Newswire:

14:43 DJ NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The FBI in Los Angeles has issued an advisory,
warning
it has information that al-Qaida could try to use trucks to ram gas tankers,
Cable News Network reported Thursday.
The advisory said such an attack could happen in New York, Los Angeles or
Chicago between now and Sept. 19, CNN reported.
A Department of Homeland Security official told the network the
information is
being evaluated, but the source is of questionable reliability.
Another source told CNN the information isn't very credible.
The FBI advisory was sent to law enforcement agencies Wednesday, according
to
CNN.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires
08-11-05 1443ET
Copyright (c) 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.- - 02 43 PM EDT 08-11-05

November, 04 - FBI seeks help in missing fuel tanker: casehttp://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/12/fuel.tanker/index.html

Current Threat Matrix:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458402/posts



5 posted on 08/11/2005 7:30:18 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)
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To: americaprd

Durbin and fellow dems will denounce this as more scare tactics by Bush et al. They prefer the FBI cover up intelligence ala Gorelick.


6 posted on 08/11/2005 7:32:08 PM PDT by Ron in Acreage (It's the borders stupid! "ALLEN IN 08")
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To: Cindy

bttt


7 posted on 08/11/2005 7:32:16 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THE CURTAINS THEY ARE WEARING ON THEIR HEADS !)
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To: americaprd

An encouraging aspect of this week's AttaGate scandal is
that at least one intel branch actually knew about Atta,
and thought they had enough to take down his cell. Had we
not had the Gorelick wall and the criminally negligent (if
not complicit) Clinton Admin, 9/11 might not have happened.

Well, the wall is down, and the adults are in DC now. We
haven't had a significant domestic attack since 9/11, and
several have been thwarted. Vigilance is still warranted,
but dread is not.

Don't leave the keys in your tanker.


8 posted on 08/11/2005 7:32:22 PM PDT by Boundless
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To: americaprd

Nuke 'you know where...'


9 posted on 08/11/2005 7:32:36 PM PDT by steveo (Member: Fathers Against Rude Television)
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To: americaprd

While some may poo-poo these warnings as knee-jerk sorts of actions... I say... If the intel picture is sizing up to look like maybe somebody is going to try something... then get the info out there.

Sometimes just the broadcast might make a cell re-think, reschedule, or cancel a plan. Or at least if there is something to look for, maybe the right person will see something in just enough time to do some good.


10 posted on 08/11/2005 7:34:04 PM PDT by Ramius (Blades for war fighters: http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net)
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To: nwctwx; backhoe; All

Note: The following post is an exact quote (courtesy of Freeper nwctwx):
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458402/posts?page=882#882

To: All; Cindy; all4one; Godzilla
DJ newswire..

14:43 DJ NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The FBI in Los Angeles has issued an advisory,
warning
it has information that al-Qaida could try to use trucks to ram gas tankers,
Cable News Network reported Thursday.
The advisory said such an attack could happen in New York, Los Angeles or
Chicago between now and Sept. 19, CNN reported.
A Department of Homeland Security official told the network the
information is
being evaluated, but the source is of questionable reliability.
Another source told CNN the information isn't very credible.
The FBI advisory was sent to law enforcement agencies Wednesday, according
to
CNN.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires
08-11-05 1443ET
Copyright (c) 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.- - 02 43 PM EDT 08-11-05

November, 04 - FBI seeks help in missing fuel tanker case:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/12/fuel.tanker/index.html


882 posted on 08/11/2005 7:31:16 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)
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11 posted on 08/11/2005 7:37:02 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: nwctwx

FBI seeks help in missing fuel tanker case

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1279272/posts


I never heard of this being found.


12 posted on 08/11/2005 7:37:25 PM PDT by hipaatwo (Thinking of a good tagline)
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To: americaprd

Hey.....NADD was suppose to predict this.


13 posted on 08/11/2005 7:38:18 PM PDT by stylin19a (In golf, some are long, I'm "Lama Long")
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To: americaprd
Hey there Binny Boy, you promised you wouldn't attack the blue territory of the USA! Chicago went for Kerry.

Imagine, Binny Boy lied to us Chicagoans. Sheesh, you can't never ever trust a dang Muslim Terrorist, not ever!
14 posted on 08/11/2005 7:40:09 PM PDT by Chgogal (Congressmen who willfully...during war...damage moral...should be arrested, exiled or..." Lincoln)
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To: hipaatwo; Velveeta

It hasn't been found as far as I know. FReeper Velveeta posted this the other day:

Still on the Penssauken police web-site as missing:

http://www.pennsaukenpolice.org/pressreleases.html

255 posted on 08/08/2005 12:27:24 PM PDT by Velveeta
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458402/posts?page=255#255


15 posted on 08/11/2005 7:41:36 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)
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To: nwctwx

thanks for the info. When I read this article I remembered the theft.


16 posted on 08/11/2005 7:43:57 PM PDT by hipaatwo (Thinking of a good tagline)
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To: steveo

I really don't think the dogs realize how pissed off we'd be if they start their shi* again here in America...I don't think there'd be a dome left standing here or anywhere else if they bomb us...


17 posted on 08/11/2005 7:46:39 PM PDT by crowman
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To: devolve

Alert ping.


18 posted on 08/11/2005 7:49:48 PM PDT by potlatch (Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
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To: americaprd

There are far worse scenarios than that I would hope they would be anticipating.


19 posted on 08/11/2005 7:52:13 PM PDT by The Duke (You want fries with that?)
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To: Cindy
Ram our gas tankers, huh?

Bring it, baby!


20 posted on 08/11/2005 8:08:32 PM PDT by Ol' Sox
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