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Why You Should Be Careful Venturing into Malls and Shopping Centers in Northern Virginia This Weekend
Townhall.com ^ | 30 October A.D. 2021 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 10/30/2021 8:37:31 AM PDT by lightman

It's Halloween weekend—and there is a boogeyman out there. This is no drill. The residents of Northern Virginia are under a terror threat over the next 72 hours as officials warn that an active ISIS cell could launch an attack soon. Authorities have warned folks heading into malls and shopping centers. Reportedly, two ISIS operatives have been tasked with carrying out some attack in a population center. Police presence will be increased in the area (via CBS News):

Police in Northern Virginia are on a heightened state of alert as a new law enforcement alert warned of a potential threat against malls and shopping centers located just outside of Washington, D.C. The threat originated with ISIS and is the basis for the alert, sources told CBS News

"We have increased our police presence throughout the county to include major thoroughfares, transit hubs, shopping plazas and shopping malls," Fairfax County police chief Kevin Davis said Friday.

Police said the increased law enforcement presence will be in place through the Halloween weekend and ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial election. Law enforcement officials said they are acting out of an abundance of caution, and as they learn more about the threat, the increased law enforcement presence could be extended through Tuesday's election.

Police in Northern Virginia are on a heightened state of alert as a new law enforcement alert warned of a potential threat against malls and shopping centers located just outside of DC The threat originated with ISIS and is the basis for the alert. https://t.co/cggioJft7S — WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) October 30, 2021

Now, the fact that we allowed tens of thousands of unvetted Afghan refugees to resettle in the area couldn’t be a reason, right? Of course, there were some bad dudes that got here and slipped through the cracks. And yes, we shouldn’t be shocked if some terrorists got through. They’ve done so before. It’s not lockdown-worthy, but just be aware if you’re a resident of NoVa and are out and about this weekend.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Virginia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: ericstalwell; fairfax; glennyoungkin; isisthreat; loudon; nva; terrymcauliffe; virginia
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Silly me...I thought the only threat in Loudon County was angry parents of school children.

/s

1 posted on 10/30/2021 8:37:31 AM PDT by lightman
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To: lightman

Where would Isis ever get any weapons anyway?


2 posted on 10/30/2021 8:39:59 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: lightman

* cough*cough* bullsjt* cough*
They’re happy when you’re always afraid.


3 posted on 10/30/2021 8:40:28 AM PDT by Ikeon (my bucket list includes punching a guy in the face when he reaches down to pull up his pants😃)
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To: lightman

Are school boards meeting in malls now? Lol


4 posted on 10/30/2021 8:40:34 AM PDT by neodad (USS Vincennes (CG-49) Freedom's Fortress )
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To: lightman

Thank you, Idiots Who Voted for Democrat Politicians!


5 posted on 10/30/2021 8:41:32 AM PDT by Savage Beast (God-knowing saints see the Lord in everything--not in imagination, but realisation. --Yogananda)
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To: lightman

<< an active ISIS cell could launch an attack soon >>

And Biden’s FBI will save the day, right before the VA election.


6 posted on 10/30/2021 8:41:48 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: lightman

Very unlikely.
All the ISIS manpower is booked this weekend for handing out McAwful campaign materials.


7 posted on 10/30/2021 8:42:55 AM PDT by nascarnation (Let's Go Brandon!)
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To: rktman

If you see anybody who looks like a FBI agent provocateur, run for your life!


8 posted on 10/30/2021 8:43:25 AM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: lightman

So wear a mask to keep yourself and others safe


9 posted on 10/30/2021 8:45:17 AM PDT by AppyPappy (How many fingers am I holding up, Winston? )
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To: lightman

Supposedly this threat is coming from an Afghan refugee brought in after Kabul fell to the Taliban, who was caught and rolled over and face out names


10 posted on 10/30/2021 8:46:32 AM PDT by srmanuel (`)
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To: cgbg

We have asked for this with the administration’s policies


11 posted on 10/30/2021 8:46:41 AM PDT by ActresponsiblyinVA
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To: lightman

One should always be careful heading into malls and shopping centers. Gotta keep an eye out for those unruly amish shoppers.


12 posted on 10/30/2021 8:47:44 AM PDT by ealgeone
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To: lightman

Terrorism only works if people are terrorized.


13 posted on 10/30/2021 8:48:01 AM PDT by Mr Ramsbotham ("God is a spirit, and man His means of walking on the earth.")
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To: lightman

In person voter suppression op?


14 posted on 10/30/2021 8:50:00 AM PDT by John 3_19-21 (Silly people think they can comply their way back to freedom and normalcy.)
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To: lightman

“Active ISIS cell” = “McAuliffe LARPers”. Their post-terror escape has likely already been pre-arranged with the FBI.


15 posted on 10/30/2021 8:50:43 AM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: lightman

I’ve avoided NVA shopping malls for the last dozen years out of concerns for my safety from the “teens” who have taken over them in this area.


16 posted on 10/30/2021 8:50:46 AM PDT by FalloutShelterGirl (Cool! I found my original screen name!)
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Gotta keep an eye out for those unruly amish shoppers.

Now there is a "six foot distancing will keep you safe" that I can go for!
17 posted on 10/30/2021 8:50:56 AM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: lightman

Folks in Va.
No need to shop in these malls. You would find the shelves
empty (more than likely). Save your life and your time.

Another DS method to blast our economy. ENTER the store at your own risk.

And Resident Biden - how’s YOUR WALL progressing?


18 posted on 10/30/2021 8:51:56 AM PDT by V K Lee (Our Founding Fathers were wise men yet not wise enough to include EVERYTHING in our Constitution. )
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To: Mr Ramsbotham

McAuliffe is down 8 points.

Voter suppression, much?


19 posted on 10/30/2021 8:52:16 AM PDT by Walrus (I do not consent)
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To: lightman

Some day terrorists will wise up and dress like urban gang members and Antifa. Then they can do whatever they want and no one will bother them.


20 posted on 10/30/2021 8:54:01 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Arrest and charge Anthony Fauci. )
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