Astro Findings
After a long period of silence, concerns about a new Al Qaeda terrorist attack have emerged. The main suspect in the plot, Najibullah Zazi, is a 24 year old Afghan national, who was living in Aurora, Co, and working as an airport shuttle driver at nearby Denver Internatinal Airport. Zazi has been arrested, and has admitted to having ties to Al Qaeda.
According to authorities, the terrorists were plotting to blow up a major center of transportation, such as a subway or a rail station, presumably in New York City, where the largest crowds are found. Police raided the Aurora home of the 24 years old Zazi and carted away his computer, and 6 boxes of material. Inside his computer they found information about how to create bombs, shopping places for the chemicals needed to create the bombs, and pictures of some airports.
Of concern to Police is the fact that Zazi worked as an airport shuttle driver for Denver International Airport. While New York City was considered the most likely target for the terrorist cell, Police were also concerned that Zazi might have been plotting to attack Denver Airport as well.
Zazi’s attorney has denied that Zazi had anything to do with any type of terrorist plot, and people who worked with him, at the airport describe him as an affable kid, who has been a hard working supporter of his family.
It is evident that the recent arrests have sparked concern that limos, as cars of prestige, with large roomy interiors and ready access to airports and other transportation centers could be packed with explosives and used to launch deadly attacks. The concern that a limousine might be used in terrorist attack has sparked FBI investigation into other limousine companies. Within the past several days, the FBI has been questioning a number of limousine companies in Las Vegas.
Zazi received his license to drive limousines in April, and had lies on his papers claiming residence in Aurora since 1999. In truth, he had immigrated to America from Pakistan with the last year, was working on a green card, and has had plans to bring his wife to America. With his recent alleged admission to having ties to Al Qaeda, it is difficult to know how the case will go, although according to local sources Zazi was released on his own custody pending investigation.
Thanks to Pyramids Limo of Aurora, Colorado for sponsoring this report. Pyramids is a Denver limousine, Denver airport limo and Boulder limousine service. Conveniently located between Denver and Denver International Airport, they specialize in Denver Airport Transportation services.
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Posted in Security · March 12th, 2010 · Comments (0)