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Atlanta police official calls incident "terrorist act".
Three explosive devices found in a courtyard between two Georgia Tech dormitories on the East Campus Monday morning were part of a "terrorist act," an Atlanta police official said. One of the devices exploded, injuring the custodian who found them inside a plastic bag. Two others were detonated by a bomb squad. The custodian suffered ringing to the ears and was treated at a local hospital. The events led to a temporary evacuation Monday morning. "It is a terrorist act at this point and depending on the outcome of the investigation it potentially could become a federal violation as well," said Major C.W. Moss of the Atlanta Police Department. The custodian found the three devices about 9 a.m. in a plastic-type garbage bag, Moss said. When he picked up the bag, one exploded, as it was designed to do when handled. The explosives were made up of chemicals placed inside plastic bottles and could have seriously injured someone, officials said. Numerous agencies were on the Georgia Tech campus to search for suspects. "It will be a joint investigation between the Atlanta Police Department, the Georgia Tech Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Every possible lead will be followed," said Major Moss. About 100 students were evacuated from the Cloudman and Glenn dormitories, according to school spokeswoman Amelia Gambino.
http://www.11alive.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=70306
251 posted on 10/10/2005 2:21:32 PM EDT by blogblogginaway
Lets pray the "jump" to H2H morph doesn't transpire! If it does it goes to "RED ALERT" for me. The entertaining paranoia and conspiracy theories served their purposes but . . . All bets are off at that point. . . Being a survialist all my life will be handy to say the least.
Stay healthy all and keep the faith.
Lord be with ya'll!
Wonder what they mean by "device". Seems odd to shut the whole place down for a small item, which tells me they are looking for more than just suicide/homicide bombers in subways in NYC.
First I've heard of an explosive device at UCLA. Are the fringe Jihadi's with minimal funds trying to do their part? What's going on?
Interesting discussion on your website. re: Why Atlanta?
Atta had friends there, I'd be willing to bet they are conspiring in a mosque somewhere in Atlanta as we speak, the same goes for many other cities. I wonder how many overdue visas are out there? How many are still coming here on student visas with ulterior motives.
I hate to say it but for the time being they should go to school in their own country. I'm sure there are great schools in the Middle East with all the money they have.
OFF TOPIC - Trivia - Factoid
Smyrna, Georgia is just northwest
of Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=%22Smyrna%2C+Georgia%22&btnG=Search
We're home. Broncos won. WooHoo!!
The drive home was a nightmare. Lots of snow and bad roads.
Trying to catch up with the TM. First place I head to after a trip.
What's up with all the "explosive devices"?
Oops, sorry.
That was meant to be a private reply. Oh well. Guess I didn't say anything too bad.
>>Jihad wannabe's, mini jihadi's, practicing jihadi's??<<
jihadini's??
..chuckling
Glad to hear you made it home safely RR!
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CA: Man allegedly takes over train with bow and arrow in Montclair
AP - San Diego Union Tribune ^ | October 10, 2005 | AP
Give me a break! One can still overcome a train with a bow and arrow???
speechless
Regarding NYC - I've been looking for this and finally found it-
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=978963&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312
Authorities Arrest Men With NYC Maps, Video
Five Men Detained in New Jersey, Set to Be Deported
July 26, 2005 Five Egyptian men with maps of the New York City subway system and video of New York landmarks have been arrested by the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Newark, N.J., ABC News has learned.
FBI and law enforcement officials told ABC News the five men four illegal immigrants and one law enforcement fugitive were arrested Sunday night following a tip to the Newark Police Department. In addition to the subway maps and video, the men had train schedules and $8,000 in $20 and $50 bills.
The men were identified as: Karim Ahmed Abdel Latif Ahmed, 21; his brother Mahoud Ahmed Abdel Latif Ahmed, 19; Ahmed Mohamed Atta, 30; Mohamed Ibrahim Gaber, 34, and Mohamed Palat Anwar Jozain. When Newark authorities converged at the group's location at 246 Ferry St., Karim Ahmed answered the door and agreed to allow police to enter. Officers said they noticed the maps, and video cameras and Karim and his brother agreed to a search.
Karim said he had the maps because he had a new job as a street vendor. Initially, Karim said no one else was in the apartment, but police came upon the three other men upon further search.
FBI officials said the men have no known link to a terror network but noted that none of them could adequately explain the items they had in their possession, the large amount of money or their reasons for being in the United States. Mohamed Ibrahim Gaber has been a fugitive since he jumped ship from an Egyptian flagged freighter in September 2000.
The men, all of whom claimed to be unemployed civil or chemical engineers, are set to be deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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