Two Israelis Arrested in east Tennessee Transporting Suspicious Materials

Various local news broadcasts ^ | May 9, 2004 | who knows what evil?

[who knows what evil?]

My apologies in advance on this story; I just happened to catch this on several different newscasts a few minutes ago, and I am going by memory as best I can. Unicoi County (Tennessee) sheriffs arrested two Israeli men after a high-speed chase down mountain roads in this east Tennessee locale. While the sheriff was in pursuit, local witnesses noticed that materials were being thrown from the truck as it sped by, well over the posted speed limits. These witnesses were able to locate some of these items; one of which included a jug whose contents became "unusually hot" after the ingredients inside were shaken together. (Goes into the "Hey, y'all...watch this" category, WKWE.) Upon arrest, the police noted that the cab of the truck contained a "Learn How to Fly" brochure, along with passports and Florida licenses that "just didn't seem to add up". The Israelis claimed they were "just in the process of moving some furniture up to Boston". The police also stated that these two Israelis are "not being cooperative in any way." The FBI is investigating the nature of the substance in the jug that was recovered, which has been classified as an "inflammable fuel."

My questions:

1. What ELSE was in this (big yellow) 25-foot Ryder truck?
2. If they were travelling from Florida to Boston, what were they doing on a two-lane back road in the mountains of east Tennessee, several hundred miles WEST of Interstate 95; the most direct route from Florida to Boston?
3. What is the volatile substance in the jug, and why did they wish to avoid getting caught with it? (Why else would they pitch it?)
4. Why are they interested in "Learning How to Fly?"
5. Were they REALLY going to Boston, or were they MORE interested in the nearby Nuclear Fuel Services plant, or, G-d forbid, the huge Eastman Chemical Plant, about thirty miles further up the road?

It will be interesting to see if the national media picks up on this.

[adam_az]

"They've tried to bring about the calf and such they need for the ceremony through genetic manipulation and engineering."

Where did you read that? You didn't answer.

[Joe Hadenuf]

Betcha a nice chunk of change that when all the details come out, these Israelis turn out to be actually arabs/muslims, not jews - - If this story is even legit, of course.

You could be right, however not seeing any follow up stories.....

[TheLurkerX]

Wow, are they a large group? I'm not sure of the religious argument, but I'm glad for Israel being there. It sometimes seems to be the only buffer against lunacy in that region.

[The Duke]

I'm wondering how they're going to avoid telling us that both "Israelis" are named "Mohammad"?

[m18436572]

Heh, not like anyone from TN can read anyhow.

</rolling eyes>

[Amelia]

Interstates are full of cameras, everything is recorded. Back roads have much less of this type of surveillance.

You think?

Even so, how many Ryder trucks travel through that section of I-26 each day, and how much notice would one get?

[show me state]

http://www.wcyb.tv/newsread.asp?newsid=4381

Suspicious Men Arrested

From the desk of NewsCenter 5
9 May 2004

Two Israeli men have been arrested after evading Unicoi County, Tennessee sheriff`s deputies, driving eratically on a two lane highway, and littering.

But, there may be more to their apprehension than that.
Sheriff Kent Harris says the stories they`ve been telling investigators simply don`t add up.

The two men led authorities on a three-mile high speed chase in a rented moving truck.

Lt. Ron Arnold says one of the men had a fake Florida i.d. and passports found didn`t add up.

The FBI is now testing a bottle thrown from the truck during the pursuit.

Robert White, the community member who found the bottle, says it had a powder and liquid in it.

Sheriff Harris says the substance didn`t test for any type of drug, but did for a fuel source.

The driver, 23-year old Samuel Dahan and passenger 19-year old Almaliach Noar claim they were delivering furniture and were headed to Boston, Massachusetts.

Authorities found a couple of "learning to fly" business cards during a search of the moving truck.

Both men are being held in seperate cells pending a bond hearing Monday morning.

Investigators have determined both men are living in the United States legally.

[who knows what evil?]

How far is Mars Hill from Hickory NC?

Several hours away. Of course, North Carolina is known for fine furniture. However, why avoid the interstate and travel a treacherous mountain two-lane? Why throw the jug out the window? Why the phony documents? Why refuse to cooperate with authorities?

[des]

In your haste to spew your biased comments you have exposed your ignorance.

[des]

Sorry, Arkinsaw, that wasn't meant for you

[Publius6961]

You left out the most important question, Einstein. Were you aware that there are a million Arab Muslim Israelis citizens?

[Oorang]

If they did pick false names they weren't very original. Shmuel Dahan is the Likud party spokesman; consequently very well known. I did not get any google hits for the name Almaliach Naor although Naor is a Jewish name.

[sheik yerbouty]

Could be a case identity theft and Arabs using phony papers.

[Joe Hadenuf]

Looks to me as if they'd have been less conspicuous on the interstate. Doesn't make sense.

Not quite. Interstates are full of cameras, everything is recorded. Back roads have much less of this type of surveillance.

You think?

Yes, I do.

[Spunky]

"Wasnt there a story about a year ago that some Isrealis were caught in New York for something, and they used the same excuse, "were moving furnature".

Yes, As I was reading this I thought to myself. I have heard/read this before.

[pnz1]

I agree. The back roads up there are pretty tough.

[TheLurkerX]

I don't remember exactly. I was reading articles about the red heifer that was born in 97 and later found unclean. They referenced extremists who wanted to blow up the Dome, and some who tried in the mid 80's. I linked another article about how Israeli security had foiled attempts on the Dome and other info about extremists who were trying to breed a red heifer instead of waiting for one. This was several month ago. I think the original article about the calf, and the mention of the extremists was from a UK paper.

[Joe Hadenuf]

Could be a case identity theft and Arabs using phony papers.

Well, yeah, since there are millions of others here doing it.

[sheik yerbouty]

Too much adrenochrome...

[F.J. Mitchell]

"Moonshine?"

Or white lightning.