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US Fears al-Qaeda Bioattack From Mexico

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(Newser) – US counterterrorism officials are worried that al-Qaeda may mount a biological attack from Mexico and could even seek to collaborate with domestic terrorists, the Washington Times reports. The fears are bolstered by a February video from Kuwait al-Qaeda recruiter Abdullah al-Nafisi. In the video, Nafisi boasted that anthrax “carried by a fighter through tunnels from Mexico into the US” would “kill 330,000 Americans.”

“9/11 will be small change in comparison,” Nafisi continued. “There is no need for airplanes, conspiracies, timings and so on. One person, with the courage to carry 4 pounds of anthrax.” The US believes Hezbollah is already in league with Mexican drug traffickers, entering the country to raise money. “It should not be viewed lightly,” one official said, “as the money raised can be used against the US or assets in future operations.”

A US Border and Customs Protection officer searches under a car at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego.
A US Border and Customs Protection officer searches under a car at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego.   (AP Photo)
A motorist arrives at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, NY.
A motorist arrives at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, NY.   (AP Photo)
Cars line up at the US-Mexico border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico.
Cars line up at the US-Mexico border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico.   (AP Photo)
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One person, with the courage to carry 4 pounds of anthrax, will go to the White House lawn, and will spread this "confetti" all over them, and then we'll do these cries of joy. It will turn into a real celebration. - Abdullah al-Nafisi

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MrSoul
Jun 3, 09 2:24 PM CDT
This Washington Times article is ridiculous. More fear mongering a-la-Bush. "...white militia groups or other anti-government entities interested in carrying out an attack inside the United States." The Mexican militias are far from being terrorists and even further away ideologically and ethically from any group conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack. The US agencies and the article are misinforming, manipulating and confusing information to stir more and more fear. More false-flag crap intended to serve the interests of the ruling class. Reply
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ksu92
Jun 3, 09 3:00 PM CDT
"...and could even seek to collaborate with domestic terrorists" You mean Christian Evangelicals. There seems to be a rather active cell of them in Wichita, Kansas. Reply
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Jun 3, 09 3:21 PM CDT
And not so long ago they had an agent stationed in the White House for eight years.
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