JFK terror plot thickens

There are new developments today in the foiled JFK terror plot to blow up jet fuel lines going from New Jersey into JFK airport. It seems the four men already in custody may be the tip of the iceberg. They are being described as "just a piece of the plot." The alleged mastermind is Russell Defreitas, a U.S. citizen from Guyana, and former cargo employee at JFK. Now more suspects are being sought outside the United States for their suspected roles and connections to Defreitas and the JFK plot.

Terrorist Nur actually met with the leader of Jamaat al Muslimeen. In court documents other suspects are mentioned by letters, "A", "B", ect.

Nur said he met in May with the group's leader, Yasin Abu Bakr, at his compound and the Islamic leader suggested that he return later with others involved "to discuss the plan in detail." (Souix City Journal)

Kareem Ibrahim, age 56, was a member of Jamaat al Muslimeen, but claims to have cut his ties with the group. Jamaat al Muslimeen is denying any connection to the plot.

In an interview inside the group's gated compound, [Kala] Aki Bua said Jamaat al Muslimeen lacks the resources to even consider aiding an international plot as described by American officials. (Souix City Journal)

More:

... official told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because of not being authorized to speak publicly. "We are definitely seeking more players. We are targeting others overseas."

The official declined to provide details about the possible suspects, or in what countries they are being sought. (Fox)

Some have called the plot far-fetched while some experts say perhaps officials should have waited even longer before making the arrests.

Terrorism expert Richard Miniter tells CBS 2 HD that had officials held out in making the arrests, they may have stumbled upon even larger terrorist cells, especially since officials now admit Nur met with the leader of radical Islamic group Jamaat al Muslimeen to seek support for the JFK plot.

A source close to this investigation tells CBS 2 HD Investigative Reporter Scott Weinberger that agents decided to move on the suspects after it was discovered that the alleged mastermind, Russell Defreitas, was planning to leave the country. At that stage in the investigation, fishing for other potential suspects took a back seat.(WCBSTV.com)

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is NO Rudy. Here's what Bloomberg had to say, "There are lots of threats to you in the world. There's the threat of a heart attack for genetic reasons. You can't sit there and worry about everything. Get a life," he said." Via Marcia Kramer (WCBSTV.com)

According to court documents, the men sought the help of Jamaat al Muslimeen, or JAM, a Muslim organization based in Trinidad—a known violent group involved in killings, kidnappings and weapons trafficking over the past two decades. [snip]

... co-conspirators, two citizens of Guyana and one from Trinidad, are in jail in Trinidad and were expected to fight extradition to New York. (WCBSTV.com)

I will be interested to see what other individuals and countries may be involved. We know that Defreitas was ready to leave the United States to attend meetings in IRAN. This could get interesting.

Comments

[Debbie]

Thanks Barb. I stopped by your site this morning. You have so many blogs, where do you find the time? I did notice you post on some similar topics, like Iran.

I also love your music selections. Some oldies but goodies.

[Barbara (Xerraire)]

Hi

I think these things are so much deeper than our little minds can keep up with, also given the little bits of information we are given. But yes, I do believe you are on the right track, it's likely bigger, more involved and extends to other terrorist countries that hates us.

Nice blog, and I will definately return to see what else good you have here. I mean, who can resist a 'voice of resistance' :)

Barb

[Debbie]

Martin and Michael, thanks so much. Yep, that Bloomberg quote was really a doozie. He won't forget that any time soon.

Ernesto, thank you so much for your comments on the Blogger's Resistance Flag contest at Islamanazi.

I hope other bloggers will go over there and join the contest.

http://islamanazi.com/2007/06/07/create-a-bloggers-resistance-flag-contest/

[Martin]

Yes, blowing up the U.S. military installations Americans don't want to blow up.

On another note, that Bloomberg quote really is something; I guess this means he will repeal all those anti-smoking ordinances he liked so much.

p.s. I linked to ya, but the trackback demons are out in full force again. ;)

[Michael Travis]

Hi Debbie,

Muzzies are such liars...and we are such fools for listening to them!

I doubt very much that the Feds will delve very deeply into the JFK matter...after all, there is the Paris Hilton crisis, Natalie Holloway, and the inventer of CheezeWhiz has died.

Kepp up the good work my friend,

Michael

[Ernesto Ribeiro]

HA... Debbie Hamilton leads the Bloggers Resistance Flag Contest.

Your beautiful flag are magnificent; I think you have win.

BELÍSSIMA.

Your image idea fits perfectly: the Eagle as God's hand flashing, firing Devil's crescent moon; the lightning thunder and the bright colors, everything professional. It's fantastic! Congratulations, baby.

I love your so wonderful flags, Debbie, I'm posting them in MY PRO-AMERICA BLOGS:

http://crime_perfeito.blig.ig.com.br/

http://socialismo_caviar.blig.ig.com.br/