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NYC Homes Raided in Terrorism Probe

No bombs found; Senator describes action as 'preventative'

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(Newser) – Federal agents and New York police raided homes in Queens today as part of an investigation of a possible terrorist attack, the AP reports. Officials said the searches revealed no bombs or other weapons they would describe as “ready for use,” but said the action was based surveillance of a group of individuals who were believed to be planning some sort of attack.

"There was nothing imminent, and they are very good now at tracking potentially dangerous actions and this was preventive," said Chuck Schumer. The senator was briefed on the operation but could not reveal details because they were still classified.

Police are seen outside a Queens apartment building in New York Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.
Police are seen outside a Queens apartment building in New York Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Andy Kropa)
In this file photo, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007.
In this file photo, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak,file)
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Sep 14, 09 4:33 PM CDT
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yellowjeep
Sep 14, 09 4:40 PM CDT
I'll be curious to hear more details. Reply
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Shannonals
Sep 14, 09 4:46 PM CDT
No one is really covering this yet, they are to busy covering stories on politicians with hurt feelings. Domestic terrorism isn't that important to news channels or commentators unless human life has been lost. Reply
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Sep 14, 09 6:15 PM CDT
thats so weird considering your reading an associated press article that says otherwise.
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odowd80
Sep 14, 09 5:06 PM CDT
Probably Obama-hating teabaggers. Reply
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