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| Qaeda infiltrates UK strategic sites |
| 2007-04-30 |
| Suspects linked to Al Qaeda have obtained sensitive jobs in vital industries that could be the target of terrorist attacks, The Telegraph reports. The individuals were uncovered by police and the security services in operations designed to protect key British sites such as transport hubs, power stations and the water supply. Security chiefs believe that they may have become radicalised while already in employment, thus evading the strict vetting procedure for applicants for security-sensitive posts. Following the discovery, the British government is to draft new guidelines for companies to strengthen systems for monitoring staff. Employees will be encouraged to report any concerns they may have about suspicious behaviour by colleagues. The government has also drawn up plans to defend telecommunications, food supply, finance, key health facilities and the emergency services. A senior Whitehall source told The Telegraph: “Police and the intelligence services are coming across more names - I’m not saying a huge number, but more cases - where they are identifying people they are concerned about that are working in jobs of some sensitivity.” British intelligence agency MI5 is understood to have unmasked Al Qaeda sympathisers who joined its ranks during a recruitment drive aimed at young British Muslims, following the London bombings. At least three Metropolitan Police officers have also been investigated over visits they made to Pakistan, according to the Association of Muslim Police. This month, a former employee at America’s biggest nuclear power plant was charged with taking access codes and layout plans to Iran. Mohammed Alavi, 49, a US citizen, is accused of downloading sensitive information about Palos Verde Nuclear Generation Station while on a visit to Teheran. He denies wrongdoing but could face up to two years in prison if convicted. Global leaders of Al Qaeda have called on the organisation’s followers in Western countries to adopt tactics that include the infiltration of key industries, known in security circles as the critical national infrastructure. A tactical manual published in 2004, The Management of Savagery by Abu Bakr Naji, urges Al Qaeda supporters to “infiltrate the police forces, the armies, the different political parties, the newspapers, the Islamic groups, the petroleum companies, private security companies, sensitive civil institutions”. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #8 Why does the British government hire muzzies for sensitive jobs? Like ambassador to Iraq? |
| Posted by: ed 2007-04-30 09:42 |
| #7 Why does the British government hire muzzies for sensitive jobs? Thats' like hiring a pedophile in a day care center. WTF? |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2007-04-30 09:32 |
| #6 The military and national security has the republican party on their side. The enemy has the democrats on theirs. Remember this, because every November you will be tested on this simple explanation. |
| Posted by: wxjames 2007-04-30 09:21 |
| #5 Expect CAIR sponsored anti-discrimination in employement suit, Zenster. |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2007-04-30 06:27 |
| #4 I tried to contact the Telegraph yesterday, they don't want you to contact them. It's very hard, after much searching the only contact given was "Letters to the Editor" Bullshit Bastards. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-04-30 06:10 |
| #3 Meanwhile, as a US CIT I flew from the ME to Germany, thence CONUS last week, produced my passport 7 times, orders once, bags search 3 times, security screening 3 times, Q&A twice....... Al Qaeda has absolutely nothing to fear. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-04-30 03:03 |
| #2 Here's a few simple questions: How likely is it that the two people required to key a nuclear launch will ever both be Muslims? How likely is it that the Football (launch codes) will ever be carried by a Muslim? How likely is it that a SAC nuclear-armed bomber or submarine will ever be captained by a Muslim? I believe our country's military still has the brains to ensure that the answer to all of these questions is a resounding "NOT!" Given that, how is it that our country is so incapable of acting against further Muslim immigration, the influence of pro-terrorist organizations like CAIR and the continued spread of Wahabbist controlled mosques? If one set of these issues is so clear cut, how is it that the others are not? |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-04-30 02:03 |
| #1 Abu, Muhamhead, Samir, Omar, etc. Even an Alzheimer's patient could figure the solution here. |
| Posted by: Woozle Elmeter2970 2007-04-30 01:10 |