Author Topic: FBI arrests 7 possible terrorists (Read 915 times)

BlueJ1 · « **on:** June 22, 2006, 08:55:18 PM »

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MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Seven people are in custody after a sweep by law enforcement authorities in connection with an alleged plot against targets that may have included the Sears Tower, officials told CNN on Thursday.

Officials said no weapons or bomb-making materials had been found in the searches in the Miami area by FBI and state and local law enforcement officials. The city is under no imminent threat, according to the FBI.

Law enforcement sources told CNN that the arrests disrupted what may have been the early stages of a domestic terrorist plot to attack the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois, the FBI building in Miami, and possibly other targets. (Watch details of the raids -- 2:53)

The 110-story Sears Tower is the world's third-tallest building and the tallest in North America.

Sources told CNN that the arrests culminated a monthslong undercover operation. The suspects believed they were dealing with an al Qaeda operative, but the person was actually a government informant, the sources said.

Documents related to the investigation have been sealed.

One of the arrests was made before Thursday, officials said.

The FBI said one search warrant was executed in a warehouse near a housing project in Liberty City, a predominantly black and low-income area of Miami.

Cedric Thomas, a co-owner of Thomas Produce Market, told the Miami Herald that the area around his store was teeming with federal agents.

''There is a ton of guys in uniforms moving around, blocking the streets. I'm not sure what they are doing,'' Thomas told the newspaper.

"We are conducting a number of arrests and searches, and we'll have more about that when the operation is completed, probably tomorrow morning," FBI Director Robert Mueller told CNN's Larry King in an interview broadcast Thursday night.

"Because it's an ongoing operation, we really can't get into details," Mueller said. "But whenever we undertake an operation like this, we would not do it without the approval of a judge. We've got search warrants and arrest warrants and the like. ...."

In a statement, the U.S. attorney's office in Miami said federal, state and local agencies made the arrests in connection with a domestic "terrorist-related matter."

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will hold a news conference Friday regarding the raids.

CNN

Makarov9 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:40:57 PM »

LIES!

xrtoronto · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:46:41 PM »

excellent!

RedTop · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:16:45 PM »

They are simply misunderstood and should be shown some sympathy. The ACLU should get them at least 25 lawyers to help. Also they should eb released on thier on recognicance(sp?) and no bail at all.

Pooh21 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:21:52 PM »

I bet there was some racial profiling involved. These are obviously misunderstood Islamic choirboys. Remember Bush is the real terrorist

Nash · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:27:24 PM »

^ What's with all the sarcasm?

I mean... it's a good thing that you're fighting them over there, so you don't have to fight them in ****ing Miami! How did these guys escape the hermetically sealed terrorist zone known as Iraq?! Man do they ever suck at following directions.

There.

But seriously - good job FBI.

john9001 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:36:38 PM »

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Originally posted by Nash
^ What's with all the sarcasm?

I mean... it's a good thing that you're fighting them over there, so you don't have to fight them in ****ing Miami! How did these guys escape the hermetically sealed terrorist zone known as Iraq?! Man do they ever suck at following directions.

There.

But seriously - good job FBI.

but, but, they were checking my phone calls, where are my "freedoms".

Nash · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:40:12 PM »

That's a good question. They're getting harder to spot.

But, ah... what's with y'all's reaction to this? It's a good thing..... no?

RedTop · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:42:07 PM »

I tell you....I certainly hope they were read their rights in whatever language it is they speak. It would be a perfect motion for the ACLU that they were read in the english language and didn't fully understand what they were being told. So any info. that was gotten from the would be inadmisable in court and must be thrown out.

Also , I trust theat the FBI were gentle and didn't make any racial comments or use any type of profanity.

If the FBI made one screw up here I hope they are all taken to jail. I hope there is a (PC phrase) "Rush to judgement" and they are fired , stripped of all their pensions and sentenced to at least 20 years. Stupid FBI agents can't speak arabic. I'm sure they profiled them. I'm positive.

GET THE ACLU ON THE HORN NOW !!!! We'll teach these blasted american agents. MORONS. Screwing up and arresting these misunderstood youth.

Nash · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:45:07 PM »

Holy smokes.

This thread has gone bat**** before it even started.

xrtoronto · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:49:14 PM »

Is it a full moon?

RedTop · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:52:52 PM »

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Originally posted by xrtoronto
Is it a full moon?

Are you trying to say that a full moon is the cause of something said here? I am offended.

ANY LAWYERS HERE!!!!!!

Just funnin man.....SCREW EM...I could give 2 cents less for what happens to em in all reality.

Just goofin.

Besides..........Its Miami......who's there...old people and old peoples parents.

AlGorithm · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2006, 11:50:07 PM »

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The suspects believed they were dealing with an al Qaeda operative but the person was actually a government informant, the sources said.

So they were taking orders from... a fed?

RTSigma · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:36:23 AM »

To be honest guys, this is great news for me. I live in the Chicago area and to see our proud Sear Tower a target of attacks would worry us to no end. Seeing the FBI and the authorities capture 7 inconcievably evil people that plotted to take down the tower is a relief.

The last time I was worried about an attack was on 9/11, when I believed that they were going to attack all major business buildings in major cities. I heard a fighter jet break the sound barrier over my town and that brought a lot of worries since we believed that there was a plane out there that Mr. bin Laden had with the Sears Tower name on it.

I have family that work close to the Sears Tower, and I'm glad to see action being down in capturing these cowards.

Debonair · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:26:13 AM »

sears tower....didn't that used to be a euphamism for the result of looking at the ladies underware section of the sears catologue? thats a target? thank g-d i get my boners from tentacle pron