Today’s lead article in The New York Times is titled, “Terror Suspect Had Bomb Guide, Authorities Say.” It describes the arrest and criminal complaint against several figures implicated in a plot to make and detonate explosives in the United States. According to the article, notes were found on the laptop of the central individual, Najibullalh Zazi, about the manufacture and handling of explosives as well as detonators and a fusing system. Mr. Zazi also participated in an Al Qaeda training camp in Pakistan.
There also seems to be additional developing information about the plot though no details regarding the timing or target. According to the article, there was a classic tension between counterterrorism officials and law enforcement agencies. The counterterrorism people want to proceed with an arrest as soon as the danger is discovered while law enforcement prefers to conduct surveillance in order to create a stronger case and find all the individuals and information involved.
In my opinion, unlike the phony or crackpot fears and plots during the Bush era, this matter seems to be the real deal, a genuine threat from Al Qaeda. The training in an Al Qaeda facility in Pakistan is particularly worrisome. Information is still developing, but we should be grateful to the authorities for protecting us. Stay tuned for more information to come.
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