The Department of Homeland Security has raised the terror threat level in preparation for the 10th anniversary of 9|11 this Sunday — and in preparation for a possible new terror attack.
Last night, U.S. officials announced they have “specific, credible but unconfirmed” information about a potential threat against the United States to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. This being the 10 year mark of al-Qaida’s greatest victory, and with the capture and death of al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden earlier this year, the possibility of retribution is incredibly high.
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“We have received credible information very recently about a possible plot directed at the homeland that seems to be focused on New York and Washington, D.C.,” a senior administration official said, regarding a plot involving 3 individuals, including a U.S. citizen. Officials believed the threat was a vehicle laden with explosives, but “the intelligence picture is not completely formed,” the official said.
New York City and Washington, DC were already on high alert in preparation for the commemorative events this weekend honoring the victims of 9|11. But in spite of the heightened security, residents were strongly advised to stay extra alert this weekend and to be on the look out for any suspicious activity or persons. In the words of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg: “If you see something, say something!”
