FBI and INS Raid Dozens of Jewelry Stores in Search for Terrorist Financiers

AP via APO ^ | 7/8/02 | Christopher Newton

[Marine Inspector]

Sorry, can't say much of anything about it. But you will see much more of this.

[Grampa Dave]

That is good news on the second part of your answer. I hope we see a whole lot of this type of actions.

Stay safe out there!

[LaineyDee]

the FBI need probable cause and a search warrent to do all of this.

Correct me if I'm wrong.....but if you are not a citizen of this country... you don't have any constitutional protection.

[Napoleon Solo]

Next we should go after Dunkin' Donuts, 7-11's and All gas stations. If you think this is funny, look around. They are the only ones in start-up businesses that are "Cash" and carry.

[mombonn]

The raids have sparked outrage among some members of Muslim communities.

Where was their outrage on 9/11??????? We certainly didn't hear from them then. I'm sick of these whining people.

[devildogO341]

They need to start checking car dealership's as well, there is a car dealer near me, run by some Middle Eastern folks on 2 of the dealer's POV's they have the American flag sticker displayed upside down with another bumper sticker with "Praise Allah" next to it. I know and upside down flag means distress, but still....

[Clovis_Skeptic]

The raids have sparked outrage among some members of Muslim communities.

Good! It is warranted, and about time.

[Migraine]

said the FBI and INS were on a "fishing expedition."

Better that than a hunting expedition. That's why they called the show "Dragnet" (dum-da-dum-tum).

[Iscool]

Also doesnt the FBI need probable cause and a search warrent to do all of this.

As I understand it, probable cause went out the window when the new Patriot Act came in...All that's needed is "suspicion" + nothing...This was pretty popular in Nazi Germany...

I'm glad to see someone is going after the muslims but this new law is good for everybody...It could be you next...

[Quilla]

I never paid much attention to the jewelry operations manned by Middle Easterners in our local mall (in Alabama) until 9/11. Being the mother of teenagers, I visit the mall with some regularity and have started to pay particular attention to these vendors. I have yet to see a customer at the jewelry kiosk or in the one jewelry store run by what I believe are Pakistanis. The rent for these two entities is astronomical adding even more fuel to my suspicion fire.

[RooRoobird14]

Do your patriotic duty to combat terrorism and buy your jewelry from Helzberg Diamonds (owned by Warren Buffett).

I promise to do my part to combat terrorism. LOL

[Marine Inspector]

I have yet to see a customer at the jewelry kiosk or in the one jewelry store run by what I believe are Pakistanis. The rent for these two entities is astronomical adding even more fuel to my suspicion fire.

They are out there. May be not in your area, but they are out there. Also, they are being used to launder money, so it does not mean the they will have middle eastern people running or visiting the shop.

[calcowgirl]

Immigration attorney Neil Rambana, who is representing three Pakistani men arrested... said the FBI and INS were on a "fishing expedition."

Good! I hope they keep it up and don't adopt a catch-and-release policy.