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FBI Warns of Bombs Floating Around Marinas
FBI warns of possible deadly floating material
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The FBI issued a warning last week for state and local authorities to be on the lookout for booby-trapped floating material in and around the nation's marinas, warning they could contain explosives. (Are those damned righties trying to save a few bucks on holding tank pump-outs?) A homeland security official told CNN on Sunday there is "no intelligence terrorists are planning to or want to do this." The official said the warning was sent in a weekly bulletin to 18,000 state and local agencies, a lightly classified alert that outlines possible tactics terrorists could use. The bulletin says plastic-foam containers, inner tubes and even buoys could be rigged to blow up on contact. Currently, the national terrorism alert level is "yellow," or "elevated." On May 28, the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department issued a joint statement citing "credible intelligence" of a threat to the nation. "Credible intelligence from multiple sources indicates that al Qaeda plans to attempt an attack on the United States during" the period leading up to the November elections, according to the statement by Attorney General John Ashcroft and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Credible intelligence? The FBI? The Department of Homeland Security? Anything connected with the Bush Administration? |
FBI Warns of Bombs Floating Around Marinas
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... FBI warns of possible deadly floating material WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The FBI issued a warning last week for state and local authorities to be on the lookout for booby-trapped floating material in and around the nation's marinas, warning they could contain explosives. The report that I read said "beer coolers". You should be happy, Harry. That hits right at the heart of the beer-drinking "Nascar Dads" who overwhelmingly support Bush. |
FBI Warns of Bombs Floating Around Marinas
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The FBI issued a warning last week for state and
local authorities to be on the lookout for booby-trapped floating material in and around the nation's marinas, warning they could contain explosives. Derelict Reinell's with half a tank of fuel? A homeland security official told CNN on Sunday there is "no intelligence terrorists are planning to or want to do this." Then why put out the alert? We keep hearing that another attack is imminent, but there are never any specific details or threats listed. Here's a specific threat, with a disclosure that there is *no* intelligence stating the terrorist are planning or wanting to do this. What's the point? The good news is, I think you can buy duct tape and vizqueen at most chandleries. |
FBI Warns of Bombs Floating Around Marinas
WaIIy wrote:
On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:21:08 -0400, Harry Krause wrote: FBI warns of possible deadly floating material WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The FBI issued a warning last week for state and local authorities to be on the lookout for booby-trapped floating material in and around the nation's marinas, warning they could contain explosives. They can be identified by the large letters "Bayliner" painted on the floating booby-traps. Sorry, couldn't resist. Sheesh... *I* resisted. |
FBI Warns of Bombs Floating Around Marinas
On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:21:08 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: Have a nice day. |
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