Cell Phones: FBI Says No Connection To Terrorism
The Associated Press out of Caro is now reporting that the FBI says there is no threat to the Mackinac Bridge and that there is no information that directly links the men to terrorism.
Special Agent in Charge Daniel D. Roberts says that the FBI has been working with local authorities from Caro and the State Police. In a press release issued August 14th he stated that local investigation continues even though the FBI has deamed there is no threat to the Mackinac Bridge and no direct connection to terrorism
It was revealed over the weekend that the goal of an alleged terror plot, uncovered in Mid-Michigan, was apparently to hit the Mackinac Bridge. The plot was revealed in an announcement by the Tuscola County Prosecutor.
This new information comes two days after the three men from Texas were charged by Tuscola County Prosecutor Mark Reene for allegedly targeting the five mile long suspension bridge connecting Michigan's two peninsulas.