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'TERROR' CELLS KO'D IN TUNNELS
NY Post ^ | 7/11/05 | LARRY CELONA

Posted on 07/11/2005 7:25:18 AM PDT by since1868

uly 11, 2005 -- The NYPD has disconnected cellphone service in all the city's vehicular tunnels since the London terror blasts — to prevent anyone from detonating a bomb, authorities said yesterday.

Service will remain off until further notice, spokesmen for the Port Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.

PA spokesman Tony Ciavolella said the cutoff came "at the request of the NYPD." The PA operates the Lincoln and Holland tunnels.

MTA spokesman Brian Dolan said a similar policy was enacted Thursday in the Brooklyn-Battery and Midtown tunnels.

A police source said disabling cellphones in the tunnels is a good security measure, but not a foolproof one.

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To: DBrow

I'd probably be OK with blocking incoming calls...


121 posted on 07/14/2005 4:51:06 PM PDT by null and void (You'll learn more on FR by accident, than other places by design)
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To: null and void

Interesting story what was the end result?

I don't believe he made a mistake merely had an observant person notice him.

The problem is dueling uses. A car can be used for escape or pursuit.

I am surprised the women weren't arrested for harassing the poor Arab in SF.


122 posted on 07/14/2005 10:22:35 PM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (Public Enemy #1, the RATmedia.)
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To: justshutupandtakeit

I've got an email out to a friend at BART to see what became of this, and to verify the story. When/if I know, you'll know.


123 posted on 07/15/2005 7:21:47 AM PDT by null and void (You'll learn more on FR by accident, than other places by design)
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To: null and void

He's checking now.


124 posted on 07/15/2005 7:57:41 AM PDT by null and void (You'll learn more on FR by accident, than other places by design)
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To: null and void

Thanks.


125 posted on 07/16/2005 11:14:11 AM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (Public Enemy #1, the RATmedia.)
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