Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

Details show extent of terror plot against U.S.
Full Story

We now know more about an alleged attack that triggered an increased national threat level last summer.

That's when U.S. officials said they had uncovered a plot targeting financial institutions. The plot involved bombs, banks and British nationals.

The detail was startling, the targets enormous. They included financial buildings in Washington, New York and New Jersey.

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

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To: backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1400020/posts

"Ex-Taleban FM criticises al-Qaeda"
BBC ^ | 9. May 2005, 16:34 | Kate Clark

Posted on 05/10/2005 1:42:59 AM PDT by Eurotwit

2,161 posted on 05/10/2005 1:49:52 AM PDT by Cindy

To: MamaDearest; All

2,162 posted on 05/10/2005 3:17:01 AM PDT by Cindy

A few more details...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/223579_plantexplosion10.html

Tuesday, May 10, 2005
"3 injured in chemical plant blast
Explosion knocks out power, damages water main, gas lines"

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND -- ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The residents of a nearby houseboat community were asked to stay indoors with the windows closed, but were not evacuated.

About 200 workers at a nearby Nordstrom warehouse were evacuated after the explosion.

Power to the area was knocked out, and a water main and natural gas lines were damaged, officials said.

The Coast Guard and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality assisted fire crews to evaluate potential contamination.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation."

2,163 posted on 05/10/2005 3:27:00 AM PDT by Cindy

UPDATE...

http://9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=c4d3af66-0abe-421a-001e-b7bbf3ee5046&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf

"Suspect named in deadly shooting of Denver police officer"
written by: Paola Farer Web Producer
reported by: Cheryl Preheim 9NEWS Reporter
Created: 5/9/2005 10:18 PM MDT - Updated: 5/10/2005 3:43 AM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: " Denver Police say they're searching for 19-year-old Raul Garcia-Gomez, in the death of Detective Donald "Donny" Young and the wounding of Detective Jack Bishop."

2,164 posted on 05/10/2005 3:34:41 AM PDT by Cindy

To: nw_arizona_granny; Calpernia; All

Former lab worker dies before LANL battle ends

In a restaurant on Friday, Todd Kauppila celebrated the news of Pete Nanos’ resignation as director of Los Alamos National Laboratory . “Every table is packed, and the beer is flowing,” he told The Associated Press.

Kauppila had more to rejoice about than any average lab worker. He was fired in September over a pair of computer disks mistakenly thought to be missing this past summer, and he was in the process of legal action for what he had said was a wrongful termination. He considered himself a scapegoat.

“The worst of his situation looked like it was over,” lab employee Douglas Roberts said in an interview Monday.

Over the weekend, however, Kauppila fell sick, with what he thought was the flu. On Sunday , his wife, Sarah, found him passed out in the house and called 911. Kauppila died at 11 p.m. Sunday. He was 41. (snip)
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/13584.html

2,165 posted on 05/10/2005 6:27:33 AM PDT by Velveeta

NYU Student Indicted In Royalty Scam
http://1010wins.com/topstories/local_story_130065859.html

Foreigners still held hostage in Iraq
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/129/world/Foreigners_still_held_hostage_:.shtml

Mysterious Barrels Found Floating In Potomac
Frightening Discovery Found Inside Barrels
http://www.nbc4.com/news/4465637/detail.html

2,166 posted on 05/10/2005 6:57:33 AM PDT by Velveeta

To: Velveeta; Calpernia

Heard that a Dr. David Banks had been killed in a small plane crash in Australia on the radio.

Dr. Banks was important, as he had the power to order a quarantine of the areas if he felt it was needed.

I cannot open any of the Java sites today, computer is on strike.

http://www.google.com/search?client=googlet&q=dr%20david%20banks%20australia

2,167 posted on 05/10/2005 8:11:45 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny (Airspeed, altitude, or brains. Two are required to successfully complete a flight.)

Feds seize 1,000 fake law enforcement badges from Bronx man

May 10, 2005, 12:42 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) _ A Bronx man has been charged with possessing an illegal cache of about 1,000 counterfeit law enforcement badges, authorities said Tuesday.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Sergio Khorosh on Monday at his home after he accepted delivery of about 100 fake U.S. Marshals Service shields. The delivery was being monitored by the agents, who had first intercepted the badges last month in a shipment from Taiwan to San Francisco.

During a search of Khorosh's home, agents discovered about 1,000 more badges, some resembling those of the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and New York Police Department, court papers said. Also found were six firearms, including semiautomatic pistols.

Authorities were investigating whether Khorosh was supplying police impersonators.

"We think this goes way beyond collectors," said Martin D. Ficke, special agent in charge for ICE's New York office.

Khorosh faces charges of illegal transport of counterfeit badges and weapons possession. He was ordered held on $50,000 bail.

A call to Khorosh's attorney was not immediately returned.

http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--fakebadges0510may10,0,5095940.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork

2,168 posted on 05/10/2005 10:40:58 AM PDT by tmp02 (Don't come to the US. We too are dipping our bullets in pig's blood)

To: nw_arizona_granny

What a shame. Another brilliant scientist lost:

This week The Age newspaper paid tribute to Professor David Banks, who was hailed as one of Australia's best and most important scientists.

Dr Banks was the principal scientist with quarantine authority, Biosecurity Australia, and was heavily involved in protecting Australians from unwanted diseases and pests. (snip)
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=21043

2,169 posted on 05/10/2005 10:45:09 AM PDT by Velveeta

Re: Sergio Khorosh:

http://www.sunera.ttnet.net/search-bin/stockboard.cgi?f=showmain&cno=76666

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BADGE AND PRICE PER 100 PS. OF EACH BADGE THE REASON
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AND NO DELAY TO MAKE THE DIES & MOLDS...

Company Info
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Attn.: Sergio Khorosh
Title: owner
Tel: 1-917-415-2297
Fax: 1-718-671-8378
E-mail: Contact the Company
Address: 120-2B Debs Place
City: Bronx
State/Province: New York
Country/Region: United States of America
Zipcode: 10475

2,170 posted on 05/10/2005 10:48:40 AM PDT by Velveeta

I don't claim to understand...

Thanks

2,171 posted on 05/10/2005 11:00:37 AM PDT by tmp02 (Don't come to the US. We too are dipping our bullets in pig's blood)

6 bodies found in Riverside County CA.

Garner Valley
Deputy District Attorney and his family.

2,172 posted on 05/10/2005 11:01:09 AM PDT by Velveeta

To: Old Sarge; TexKat; backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; All

2,173 posted on 05/10/2005 1:09:54 PM PDT by Cindy

That's very sad Velveeta.

OPINION: It seems unusual to me that one so young dies unexpectedly like that. I hope an autopsy is done.

2,174 posted on 05/10/2005 1:13:48 PM PDT by Cindy

To: nw_arizona_granny

2,175 posted on 05/10/2005 1:18:07 PM PDT by Cindy

Isn't this interesting?
Yep.

THANKS tmp02.

2,176 posted on 05/10/2005 1:18:56 PM PDT by Cindy

To: Marine Inspector; backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; All

http://www.ice.gov/graphics/investigations/multimedia/images/d_rivera_lg.gif

http://www.ice.gov/graphics/investigations/wanted/d_rivera.htm
"ICE Most Wanted Fugitive
David Rivera"

"Illegal reentry after deportation (aggravated felon) ; also wanted for questioning in several gang-related murders"

"ALIAS: Gerber ALFARO Bonilla, Herbert ALFARO"

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http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/newsreleases/articles/20050510washington.htm

News Release

May 10, 2005

ICE ADDS MS-13 GANG MEMBER TO ITS “MOST WANTED” LIST Nearly 200 MS-13 Gang Members Apprehended Nationwide by ICE Since February

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michael J. Garcia, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), today announced that ICE is adding a violent gang member -- who has a string of felony convictions and is wanted for questioning in connection with several murders in Los Angeles -- to its list of “Most Wanted” fugitives. Rivera is the first member of the gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) to make the ICE Most Wanted fugitives list.

David Rivera (a.k.a. Gerber Alfaro Bonilla and Herbert Bonilla), a known member of MS-13, is wanted by ICE on charges of re-entering the United States after deportation, pursuant to a January 4, 2005 complaint issued in the Central District of California. The violation carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Rivera is also wanted for questioning by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in connection with a string of murders in Los Angeles that were carried out in his name between 1999 and 2001. The LAPD also seeks to question Rivera about his suspected drug activity in Los Angeles.

Rivera’s criminal record includes past convictions for lewd and lascivious acts with a minor; possession of a firearm by a felon; illegal possession of ammunition; and repeated convictions for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Rivera went into hiding after his arrest on charges of raping a 12-year-old girl and witness intimidation in April 2001. The rape charges against Rivera were dropped after the chief witness in the case was found murdered.

Rivera is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also has a mole close to his right eye. His last known address was 619 S Rampart Blvd. # 206 Los Angeles, Calif., 90057. Rivera has family ties in the Los Angeles area. He was born in Mexico and has provided the following birth dates: 10/26/1974, 10/25/1978 and 11/25/1978.

“David Rivera is a violent and dangerous criminal who needs to be taken off the streets as soon as possible. One of our most important homeland security missions at ICE is ensuring public safety. With the public’s help and tools like the ‘Most Wanted’ fugitives list, we can work together to identify, apprehend and prosecute fugitives like David Rivera who pose a direct threat to our communities,” said Assistant Secretary Garcia.

The search for Rivera is part of ICE’s national anti-gang initiative called “Operation Community Shield.” Launched in January 2005 with arrests commencing the following month, this initiative has resulted in the apprehension of nearly 200 MS-13 members in cities across the country.

Operation Community Shield is designed to disrupt, dismantle, and prosecute violent gang organizations by employing the full range of authorities and investigative tools available to ICE. Under this initiative, ICE is employing its broad immigration authorities (both criminal and administrative) against gang members, as well as its customs authorities in targeting narcotics smuggling, money laundering, and in seeking the forfeiture of assets.

This initiative also involves strong partnerships and cooperation with existing federal, state, and local anti-gang efforts. Such partnerships are essential to the success of the initiative and to ensure officer safety during operations. ICE will also be working through its 54 Attaché offices overseas to cooperate with foreign governments that are also experiencing gang problems, particularly those in Central America.

The ICE Most Wanted fugitives list is one of several steps that ICE has taken to prioritize criminal threats and focus operational resources where they can be most effective. The list features individuals who have been charged with serious crimes, who have eluded law enforcement, and who pose a continuing threat to public safety and to our homeland.

Other ICE Most Wanted fugitives are charged with crimes that include international arms trafficking, drug smuggling, child pornography distribution, and human rights violations.

ICE’s Most Wanted fugitives are given a top law enforcement priority. The list is posted on the ICE website at www.ice.gov, enabling the public to view the criminal aliens and call in tips on their whereabouts. Anyone with information about those on the list should call ICE’s toll-free number at 1-866-DHS-2ICE. The lines are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

—ICE—

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in March 2003 as the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. ICE is comprised of five integrated divisions that form a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities.

Last Modified 05/10/2005

2,177 posted on 05/10/2005 1:33:48 PM PDT by Cindy

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1400064/posts

"Nearly 50,000 Foreigners In US Prisons; Mostly Mexicans"
Yahoo! News ^ | May 9, 2005 | AFP

Posted on 05/10/2005 4:25:31 AM PDT by MisterRepublican

2,178 posted on 05/10/2005 1:43:02 PM PDT by Cindy

Hi folks. Just wanted to drop in. Have only read the last 50 posts or so. I really miss you guys and gals.

I hope to get back to regular TM posting soon. I'm in the process of documenting what I do every day. LOL! I didn't think I did that much. Once everyone is trained things should lighten up substantially.

Thank you folks for all the research and hard work!

2,179 posted on 05/10/2005 1:49:47 PM PDT by appalachian_dweller (Until the borders are closed there is NO security. Get Prepared. Stay Prepared.)

To: backhoe; piasa; JohnathanRGalt; Calpernia; All

Thanks to Calpernia for pointing to this article/thread.
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http://imgsrv.theledger.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=*&Date=20050510&Category=API&ArtNo=505100607&Ref=AR&AvisData=LL&MaxW=580&title=1
"Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal, center, talks to Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, right"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1400293/posts

"South American, Arab Leaders Hold Summit"
AP ^ | May 10, 2005 | ALAN CLENDENNING

Posted on 05/10/2005 9:48:49 AM PDT by Tailgunner Joe

BRASILIA, Brazil -

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "They also lash out at U.S. economic sanctions against Syria and denounce terrorism. But they assert the right of people "to resist foreign occupation in accordance with the principles of international legality and in compliance with international humanitarian law."

The clause was a clear reference to Israeli and American condemnation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Lebanon's Hezbollah."

2,180 posted on 05/10/2005 1:52:22 PM PDT by Cindy

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