12.01.2008

The 'Patriot Act Effect' kicks in immediately

Summary of Tom Heneghan report:

Israelis disguised at Indian paramilitary terrorists, six killed.
Ten phone calls between Nariman House and Taj Mahal in day before attacks.
Somali pirates connected to Canadian government, smuggling nuclear materials.
Terrorist event (nuclear?) planned for South Florida or DC.


Right on cue: NYC preparing for Mumbai-style attacks, rushing to protect Jewish centers


The terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, have prompted authorities in New York City to beef up security at large hotels and Jewish centers, including the Lubavitch headquarters.

Accrording to WCBSTV.com, the New York City Police Department had already been on high alert over concerns of a possible strike over the Thanksgiving holiday. But the attacks in India, which claimed about 200 lives, prompted enhanced security.

According to The Associated Press, victims of the Mumbai attacks include New York Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah, who were found at a Chabad Lubavitch Jewish center attacked by Muslim militants. Their son, Moshe, was saved.

Source: Pimpin Turtle

Pentagon plans to station 20,000 troops for 'domestic security'

AFP — The US Department of Defense plans to deploy 20,000 troops nationwide by 2011 to help state and local officials respond to terror or nuclear attacks and emergencies, The Washington Post said Monday.

Citing Pentagon officials, the newspaper said the plan calls for three rapid-reaction forces.

The first 4,700-strong unit, built around an active-duty combat brigade, is based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and is already available for deployment, according to General Victor Renuart, commander of the US Northern Command, it said.

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