I do not believe this statement, and besides even if the statement is true, it opens the door for observation(s). The moose have demonstated their willingness to pull the knife slowly. This could be another case of the moose's same tact.
Thats a BS argument, if they wanted intel or observations all they would have to do is infiltrate the Longshoreman Union. Personally I HOPE those people are screened by the FBI.