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发帖数: 29846 | 1 沙特阿拉伯公民被美国警方拘捕，涉嫌计划使用大规模毁灭性武器发动恐怖袭击，居住
在美国得克萨斯
Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, 20, a citizen of Saudi Arabia and resident of
Lubbock, Texas, was arrested late yesterday by FBI agents in Texas on a
federal charge of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction in
connection with his alleged purchase of chemicals and equipment necessary to
make an improvised explosive device (IED) and his research of potential U.S
. targets.
The arrest and the criminal complaint, which was unsealed in the Northern
District of Texas, were announced by David Kris, Assistant Attorney General
for National Security; James T. Jacks, U.S. Attorney for the Northern
District of Texas; and Robert E. Casey Jr., Special Agent in Charge of the
FBI Dallas Field Division.
Aldawsari is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court in
Lubbock at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning. Aldawsari, who was lawfully
admitted into the United States in 2008 on a student visa and is enrolled at
South Plains College near Lubbock, faces a maximum sentence of life in
prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of attempted use of a weapon of mass
destruction.
According to the affidavit filed in support of the complaint, Aldawsari has
been researching online how to construct an IED using several chemicals as
ingredients. He has also acquired or taken a substantial step toward
acquiring most of the ingredients and equipment necessary to construct an
IED and he has conducted online research of several potential U.S. targets,
the affidavit alleges. In addition, he has allegedly described his desire
for violent jihad and martyrdom in blog postings and a personal journal.
“As alleged in the complaint, Aldawsari purchased ingredients to construct
an explosive device and was actively researching potential targets in the
United States. Thanks to the efforts of many agents, analysts and
prosecutors, this plot was thwarted before it could advance further,” said
Assistant Attorney General Kris. “This case serves as another reminder of
the need for continued vigilance both at home and abroad.”
“Yesterday’s arrest demonstrates the need for and the importance of
vigilance and the willingness of private individuals and companies to ask
questions and contact the authorities when confronted with suspicious
activities. Based upon reports from the public, Aldawsari’s plot was
uncovered and thwarted. We’re confident we have neutralized the alleged
threat posed by this defendant. Those reports resulted in the initiation of
a complex and far-reaching investigation requiring almost around the clock
work by hundreds of dedicated FBI agents, analysts, prosecutors and others.
Their effort is another example of the work being done to protect our
country and its citizens. These individuals are deserving of our respect
and gratitude,” said U.S. Attorney Jacks.
“This arrest and criminal charge is a result of the success of the FBI's
counterterrorism strategy, which is to detect, penetrate, and disrupt
terrorist plots in the United States and against U.S. interests abroad. In
this case, FBI Agents and other FBI experts worked tirelessly to neutralize
the imminent terrorist threat described in the criminal complaint. The
public can be justifiably proud of the national security expertise shown by
the FBI in this investigation,” said Special Agent in Charge Casey.
Purchases of Chemical Ingredients and Other Equipment
The affidavit alleges that on Feb. 1, 2011, a chemical supplier reported to
the FBI a suspicious attempted purchase of concentrated phenol by a man
identifying himself as Khalid Aldawsari. According to the affidavit, phenol
is a toxic chemical with legitimate uses, but can also be used to make the
explosive trinitrophenol, also known as T.N.P., or picric acid. The
affidavit alleges that other ingredients typically used with phenol to make
picric acid, or T.N.P., are concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids.
Aldawsari allegedly attempted to have the phenol order shipped to a freight
company so it could be held for him there, but the freight company returned
the order to the supplier and called the police. Later, Aldawsari falsely
told the supplier he was associated with a university and wanted the phenol
for “off-campus, personal research.” Frustrated by questions being asked
over his phenol order, Aldawsari cancelled his order and later e-mailed
himself instructions for producing phenol. The affidavit alleges that in
December 2010, he successfully purchased concentrated nitric and sulfuric
acids.
According to the affidavit, legally authorized electronic surveillance
revealed that Aldawsari used various e-mail accounts in researching
explosives and targets, and often sent emails to himself as part of this
process. On Feb. 11, 2011, for instance, he allegedly e-mailed himself a
recipe for picric acid, which the e-mail describes as a “military explosive
.” He also allegedly sent himself an e-mail on Oct. 19, 2010 that
contained information on the material required for Nitro Urea, how to
prepare it, and the advantages of using it.
The affidavit alleges that Aldawsari also e-mailed himself instructions on
how to convert a cellular phone into a remote detonator and how to prepare a
booby-trapped vehicle using items available in every home. One e-mail
allegedly contained a message stating that “one operation in the land of
the infidels is equal to ten operations against occupying forces in the land
of the Muslims.” During December 2010 and January 2011, Aldawsari
allegedly purchased many other items, including a gas mask, a Hazmat suit, a
soldering iron kit, glass beakers and flasks, wiring, a stun gun, clocks
and a battery tester.
Searches of Aldawsari’s Residence
Two legally authorized searches of Aldawsari’s apartment conducted by the
FBI in February 2011 indicated that the concentrated sulfuric and nitric
acids; the beakers and flasks; wiring; Hazmat suit; and clocks were present
in Aldawsari’s residence.
FBI agents also found a notebook at Aldawsari’s residence that appeared to
be a diary or journal. According to the affidavit, excerpts from the
journal indicate that Aldawsari had been planning to commit a terrorist
attack in the United States for years. One entry describes how Aldawsari
sought and obtained a particular scholarship because it allowed him to come
directly to the United State and helped him financially, which he said “
will help tremendously in providing me with the support I need for Jihad.”
The entry continues: “And now, after mastering the English language,
learning how to build explosives and continuous planning to target the
infidel Americans, it is time for Jihad.”
In another entry, Aldawsari allegedly wrote that he was near to reaching his
goal and near to getting weapons to use against infidels and their helpers.
He also listed a “synopsis of important steps” that included obtaining a
forged U.S. birth certificate; renting a car; using different driver’s
licenses for each car rented; putting bombs in cars and taking them to
different places during rush hour; and leaving the city for a safe place.
Research on Potential Targets
According to the affidavit, Aldawsari conducted research on various targets
and e-mailed himself information on these locations and people. One of the
documents he sent himself, with the subject line listed as “Targets,”
allegedly contained the names and home addresses of three American citizens
who had previously served in the U.S. military and had been stationed for a
time at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
In another e-mail titled “NICE TARGETS 01,” Aldawsari allegedly sent
himself the names of 12 reservoir dams in Colorado and California. In
another e-mail to himself, titled “NICE TARGETS,” he listed two categories
of targets: hydroelectric dams and nuclear power plants. On Feb. 6, 2011,
the affidavit alleges, Aldawsari sent himself an e-mail titled “Tyrant’s
House,” in which he listed the Dallas address for former President George W
. Bush. The affidavit also alleges that Aldawsari conducted research that
could indicate his consideration of the use of infant dolls to conceal
explosives and possible targeting of a nightclub with an explosive concealed
in a backpack.
The affidavit also alleges that Aldawsari created a blog in which he posted
extremist messages. In one posting, he expressed dissatisfaction with
current conditions of Muslims and vowed jihad and martyrdom. “You who
created mankind….grant me martyrdom for Your sake and make jihad easy for
me only in Your path,” he wrote.
This case was investigated by the FBI’s Dallas Joint Terrorism Task Force,
with assistance from the Lubbock Police Department. The prosecution is
being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Richard Baker and Denise Williams
from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, and
Trial Attorney David Cora from the Counterterrorism Section of the Justice
Department’s National Security Division.
The charges contained in the criminal complaint are merely allegations, and
the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. | c*******l
发帖数: 7820 | 2 你不会有舞蹈症吧？不是因为他是沙特公民而被捕，是因为涉嫌恐怖袭击而被捕。如果
真计划干这活，就是中国公民一样也会被捕。
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: 沙特阿拉伯公民被美国警方拘捕，涉嫌计划使用大规模毁灭性武器发动恐怖袭击，居住
: 在美国得克萨斯
: Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, 20, a citizen of Saudi Arabia and resident of
: Lubbock, Texas, was arrested late yesterday by FBI agents in Texas on a
: federal charge of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction in
: connection with his alleged purchase of chemicals and equipment necessary to
: make an improvised explosive device (IED) and his research of potential U.S
: . targets.
: The arrest and the criminal complaint, which was unsealed in the Northern
: District of Texas, were announced by David Kris, Assistant Attorney General
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