Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Ten

Yahoo News ^ | 6-10-04 | AP

[JustPiper]

Picture credit: TheCabal

"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat"

LINK TO THREAD NINE

U.S. Charges Australian Linked to al-Qaida

WASHINGTON - An Australian held at the Navy's prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will face a military tribunal for allegedly training and fighting alongside members of al-Qaida in Afghanistan (news - web sites), the Pentagon (news - web sites) announced Thursday.

We are the "Stotters" who make ourselves aware of the enemy who wishes to do us harm

[JustPiper]

Registered traveler program to be tested in Minneapolis
06/16/04
Frequent fliers will be able to avoid extra security inspections at airports by submitting to background checks as part of an experiment that begins in Minneapolis later this month, the Transportation Security Administration said on Wednesday.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/06/16/airport.security.ap/index.html

[JustPiper]

Bosporus Bottleneck Complicates Exports (Associated Press)
Giant tankers carrying Russian and Caspian oil to western markets weave through the narrow curves of the Bosporus Strait bisecting Istanbul. It's a busy scene — and one Turkey says could threaten an environmental disaster
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040616/ap_on_re_mi_ea/bosporus_bottleneck_1
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DOD:

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

National Guard and Reserve Mobilized as of June 16, 2004
This week the Army announced a decrease in the number of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps each announced an increase. The net collective result is 7,360 fewer reservists on active duty than last week.

At any given time, services may mobilize some units and individuals while demobilizing others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. Total number currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 136,460; Naval Reserve 2,584; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 11,760; Marine Corps Reserve, 8,607; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 1,545. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve on active duty to 160,956 including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve who are currently on active duty can be found at http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jun2004/d20040616ngr.pdf

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

You know something is going on we just don't know what and it is driving me crazy:)LOL

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

You are funny and watch too many movies.:)LOL

[JustPiper]

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) A military court has convicted 15 men of terror conspiracy in plot to target Americans and Israelis in Jordan

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) An Iraqi oil spokesman has said oil exports from southern Iraq have stopped because of a pipeline attack.

KIRKUK, Iraq (AP) Iraqi security forces say an official with the state-run Northern Oil Company has been assassinated.

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) U.S. military says a rocket attack on a U.S. base kills two U.S. soldiers, wounds 23

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Suspect in Mall Plot Sent for Evaluation

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=519&e=3&u=/ap/20040616/ap_on_re_us/shopping_mall_plot


Most wanted not necessarily most dangerous
06/16/04
By simple count, it appears to be a success. Of the coalition's 55 individuals on the Pentagon's "Most Wanted Iraqis" deck of playing cards, 43 have been killed, captured or have surrendered, including Saddam Hussein and his sons.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/06/16/most.wanted/index.html


Suspected terrorist in FBI custody
06/16/04
The FBI has had in custody since April a Pakistani-American who is believed linked to al Qaeda and who allegedly participated in plots to attack Americans overseas, law enforcement sources said.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/06/16/fbi.ny.arrest/index.html


Registered traveler program to begin testing
Frequent fliers would be expedited at 5 airports
06/16/04
The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday it will launch an experimental program this month to speed frequent travelers through airport security checkpoints

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/06/16/registered.traveler/index.html


Son pleads for kidnapped father's release
American man was abducted Saturday in Saudi Arabia
06/16/04
The son of an American held hostage in Saudi Arabia issued a tearful plea for his father's release Wednesday, holding up his own son to appeal to any paternal instincts among the Islamic captors.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/06/16/saudi.kidnap/index.html

[NothingMan]

I hadn't seen it. Thanks.

It appears the April rumors had substance.

[JustPiper]

COURT Convicts 15 in Jordan Terror Plot
Guardian - UK
... cell shouted ``You will be punished on doomsday!'' at military judges who convicted him Wednesday along with 14 fugitives in a terror conspiracy targeting ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4211832,00.html

SPY Chief Warns of Terror Attacks on Nato Summit and Olympics
The Scotsman - Edinburgh,Scotland,UK
... groups. Other Bulgarian officials have warned of possible terror threats in the region, especially during the Athens Olympics. Bulgaria ...
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3072509

SOURCES: More Terror Arrests To Come In Ohio
NewsNet5.com - Cleveland,OH,USA
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- High-ranking officials said the arrest of a Columbus terror suspect won't be the last in Ohio, WCMH-TV reported. ...
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/3424304/detail.html

TERROR training exercise in Sydney CBD
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Australian Defence Force troops will storm a Sydney office building tonight as part of a mock counter-terrorism exercise. The Sydney ...
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/16/1087244980098.html

INDONESIAN Increases Security Over Terror Fears
Voice of America - Washington,DC,USA
... Jemaah Islamiyah has been blamed for several terror attacks in the region, including the October 2002 bombings on the Indonesian island of Bali that killed 202 ...
<http://www.voanews.com/article.cfm?objectID=0BFE6F4D-F8E5-4544-9182F79F9449B700

JORDANIAN said to have wide terror links
Penn Live - Harrisburg,PA,USA
... With al-Zarqawi's public profile in the terror world growing, US officials say he's joined the club of leading terrorists that includes Osama bin Laden, his ...
http://pennlive.com/newsflash/lateststories/index.ssf?/base/international-15/1087390452283010.xml

[JustPiper]

Ping!

Feds Arrest Al-Qaeda Sleeper Agent In Queens; NJ Man Still Held Hostage

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/news/WABC_061604_queensman.html

[JustPiper]

Saudi Police Surround House in Capital

Wednesday June 16, 2004 9:46 PM

The operation came as Saudi Arabia has stepped up the search for the kidnappers of Paul Johnson, an American who was taken hostage Saturday.

Witnesses who had been diverted from the area by police speculated that the house may be the hideout of the suspected kidnappers. However, the security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, would not comment on who may be in the house.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4212441,00.html

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

Piper how can these b------- be EVERYWHERE?

[JustPiper]

And we know DU infiltrators and what they have tried to do to TM -sigh-

[JustPiper]

This was posted here by someone:

June 8-9 Dust cloud begins to reach earth and darkening skies

June 18-20 1st impact

June 24-25 2nd impact

June 27-28 3rd impact of the “anomaly”

[swarthyguy]

However, the security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, would not comment on who may be in the house.

However, the security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, would not comment on who may be in the house until they have been safely allowed to escape.

There, much more accurate.

[JustPiper]

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[JustPiper]

And the death news official source did not confirm and that the government imposed a state from the secrecy until the transfer of the authority takes place quietly and the agreement with the American government on a character that will undertake the presidency of Egypt in next stage .

I didn't even know of his illness. Wonder how long it will take our Gvoernment to announce it?

[ExSoldier]

I can't help it! My agent beats me unless I watch and write! BTW, OUTBREAK is a superb movie for it's "pacing" and writer's craftwork.

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

I believe this is where Padilla was last seen...with a stolen airplane

Nuclear alert for SA
Graeme Hosken
June 16 2004 at 01:13AM

The United Nations nuclear watchdog has issued a worldwide high-security alert warning countries, including South Africa, about the dangers of possible nuclear terrorism attacks.

Information given to the Pretoria News shows that the South African government's security agencies, including the police (SAPS), received several warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency two weeks ago about the possible threat of a terrorist nuclear attack, either occurring in this country or being launched from it.

The warnings were issued by the IAEA on June 2 to all countries using nuclear power, or in possession of or manufacturing nuclear weapons - and gave advice on how to combat the smuggling of nuclear materials for "dirty bombs".

The alert comes less than a month after an al-Qaeda terrorist cell was uncovered in Jordan hours before its members were to detonate a biochemical explosive outside that country's military intelligence headquarters.

On the same day another al-Qaeda cell was smashed in the United Kingdom where police and anti-terrorism authorities, according to national Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi, found "boxes and boxes" of fraudulent South African identity documents and passports.

The arrests of the terrorist suspects came three days after four Jordanian nationals were captured in South Africa a week before the elections in April.

It is believed that the four, two of whom were deported to Jordan, were members of an al-Qaeda cell operating in South Africa.

The cell is believed to have been planning several operations which would have involved blowing up numerous United States and UK businesses in South Africa on the day of the elections.

In a statement, the IAEA warned that countries throughout the world had to work together to prevent such terrorist attacks from occurring.

The IAEA said that top priority had to be given to the theft of nuclear weapons which "represents the most serious threat with potentially devastating consequences".

"And this responsibility for preventing theft lies with the states that possess nuclear weapons," said the statement.

The IAEA outlined several scenarios, including that of a terrorist organisation using "dirty bombs" made from highly enriched uranium.

"Although sophisticated equipment and expertise is required to manufacture and detonate a nuclear device, the possibility cannot be discounted," the agency said.

It said it was working to promote nuclear security measures considered essential to forestalling such threats.

These steps include the physical protection of nuclear materials and related facilities, as well as the control of lost or "orphaned" radioactive material.

In addition, the IAEA helps countries to detect any black-market activity through border patrols, training of customs officials, and the maintenance of a database on illicit trafficking.

Police Director Sally de Beer said the SAPS, along with various other government departments, worked very closely with the United Nations in combating crimes such as terrorism.

She said an inter-departmental working group met regularly and liaised with the UN's Counter Terrorism Committee in New York.

"As a government priority the police have an operation in place to counter any form of terrorism, which includes contingency plans to deal with terrorism, public disorder, bomb explosions and high-profile hijackings," she said.

De Beer declined to elaborate on any of the plans "for security reasons".



This article was originally published on page 1 of Pretoria News on June 16, 2004

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20040616011300129C190347

[JustPiper]

You are new so I will ask please do not post G damn here ok?

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

Did we know the following??? And I just missed it? INQUIRY LAUNCHED AFTER NUCLEAR TRAIN DERAILS Western Morning News - Plymouth,England,UK Mps last night condemned the handling of a nuclear waste train derailment in Plymouth - and called for the results of an investigation to be made public. ...

[JustPiper]

I think many are confusing Mushareef, thanks SP!