NOTE:  Never drive behind those tanker trucks - they've been exploding too. 

See:  http://www.greatdreams.com/homeland-security.htm

Officials Warn of Possibility of Attack Around Sept. 11

NY Times | August 12 2005

A group of F.B.I. counterterrorism analysts warned this week of possible terrorist attacks in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago around Sept. 11, but officials cautioned on Thursday that they were skeptical about the seriousness of the threat.
The warning grew out of intelligence developed from an overseas source indicating that terrorists might seek to steal fuel tanker trucks in order to inflict "mass casualties" by staging an anniversary attack, officials said.

The information led F.B.I. joint terrorism task forces in Los Angeles and Newark to alert other government and law enforcement officials privately this week about the threat, law enforcement officials said. Several government officials in Washington who were briefed on the threat said it was described as credible and specific enough to warrant attention.

But other law enforcement officials in Washington and New York said that while they were aware of the warnings and were concerned about the Sept. 11 anniversary, they remained somewhat skeptical about the latest threat.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was planning to send out another confidential law enforcement bulletin on Thursday to qualify the earlier one and emphasize that the threat of a possible tanker attack had not been verified.

"The information is uncorroborated, and the source is of questionable reliability," said Brian Roehrkasse, a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security. "This information continues to be evaluated by the intelligence community."

There were no immediate plans to raise the national threat level, although urban transit systems remain on higher alert after last month's subway attacks in London.

Domestic security officials have long thought that tanker trucks could be used in terrorist attacks. New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are considered at the top of potential targets, along with Washington and Las Vegas, because of their size, high profiles, symbolic value and past plots by Al Qaeda.

New York City's police commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly, said in a statement that the department was aware of the threat.

"The New York City Police Department already has measures in place to protect against truck bombs and other threats," Mr. Kelly said. "We are expanding those measures, not in response to this latest information, but as part of ongoing refinements to our overall counter terrorism posture."

Paul J. Browne, the department's chief spokesman, said that for the last three and a half years the department had had a high-profile program for stopping trucks in the financial district in Lower Manhattan, which was intensified after the London attacks. "And you can expect to see even more throughout the city in the months ahead," Mr. Browne said.

Another law enforcement official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk about the matter, called the information in the advisory "a generic threat," adding, "There is no great level of confidence in the credibility of the source."

The official noted that the New York Police Department had long been concerned about the use of trucks as weapons, and that while little credence was given to the advisory it prompted officials to re-examine the threat posed by trucks.

"There is nothing that would cause us to react to the particular threat," the official said. "What we are reacting to is the generic nature of the threat."

"Trucks have been talked about by Al Qaeda all the time," the official said. "They used that tactic around the world, so we're using this as an opportunity to fine-tune our strategy."

In 2002, Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for killing 21 people in a suicide attack on a Tunisian synagogue by a man driving a fuel truck.

The Los Angeles police chief, William J. Bratton, said his department had been made aware of the information several days ago.

"Our counterterrorism bureau already looks at any reports of stolen or missing trucks that carry anything hazardous," Mr. Bratton said. "The L.A.P.D.'s traffic coordination section has stepped up random checks of large vehicles. This stream of reporting is similar to others we've seen since 9/11."

The information led F.B.I. joint terrorism task forces in Los Angeles and Newark to alert other government and law enforcement officials privately this week about the threat, law enforcement officials said. Several government officials in Washington who were briefed on the threat said it was described as credible and specific enough to warrant attention.

But other law enforcement officials in Washington and New York said that while they were aware of the warnings and were concerned about the Sept. 11 anniversary, they remained somewhat skeptical about the latest threat.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was planning to send out another confidential law enforcement bulletin on Thursday to qualify the earlier one and emphasize that the threat of a possible tanker attack had not been verified.

"The information is uncorroborated, and the source is of questionable reliability," said Brian Roehrkasse, a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security. "This information continues to be evaluated by the intelligence community."

There were no immediate plans to raise the national threat level, although urban transit systems remain on higher alert after last month's subway attacks in London.

Domestic security officials have long thought that tanker trucks could be used in terrorist attacks. New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are considered at the top of potential targets, along with Washington and Las Vegas, because of their size, high profiles, symbolic value and past plots by Al Qaeda.

New York City's police commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly, said in a statement that the department was aware of the threat.

"The New York City Police Department already has measures in place to protect against truck bombs and other threats," Mr. Kelly said. "We are expanding those measures, not in response to this latest information, but as part of ongoing refinements to our overall counter terrorism posture."

Paul J. Browne, the department's chief spokesman, said that for the last three and a half years the department had had a high-profile program for stopping trucks in the financial district in Lower Manhattan, which was intensified after the London attacks. "And you can expect to see even more throughout the city in the months ahead," Mr. Browne said.

Another law enforcement official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk about the matter, called the information in the advisory "a generic threat," adding, "There is no great level of confidence in the credibility of the source."

The official noted that the New York Police Department had long been concerned about the use of trucks as weapons, and that while little credence was given to the advisory it prompted officials to re-examine the threat posed by trucks.

"There is nothing that would cause us to react to the particular threat," the official said. "What we are reacting to is the generic nature of the threat."

"Trucks have been talked about by Al Qaeda all the time," the official said. "They used that tactic around the world, so we're using this as an opportunity to fine-tune our strategy."

In 2002, Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for killing 21 people in a suicide attack on a Tunisian synagogue by a man driving a fuel truck.

The Los Angeles police chief, William J. Bratton, said his department had been made aware of the information several days ago.

"Our counterterrorism bureau already looks at any reports of stolen or missing trucks that carry anything hazardous," Mr. Bratton said. "The L.A.P.D.'s traffic coordination section has stepped up random checks of large vehicles. This stream of reporting is similar to others we've seen since 9/11."

In interviews, law enforcement officials acknowledged concern about possible attacks timed with the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

"There's always that possibility, and it's something we always look at very closely because it is such a symbolic day," said a senior Justice Department official in Washington, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns about disclosing classified material.

The significance of the Sept. 19 date mentioned in the F.B.I. alert was not made clear. Officials said they were also concerned that attacks might be timed around the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which starts on Oct. 4.

The split in opinion about how seriously to treat the latest report reflected the continued uncertainty in the federal government over how far it should go in responding to what may be unclear threats - at the risk of alarming an already skittish public.

The Department of Homeland Security and the F.B.I. have stepped up their ability to collect and analyze information on possible threats and spread it quickly to federal, state and local officials.

But some local law enforcement officials say they are still not getting all of the information they need from the federal government, leading some police departments to form their own informal intelligence network to share terrorist information. Federal officials have also had several false alarms that became public, and the elevation of the threat level last summer after reports about possible attacks on financial centers in New York and Washington led to accusations that the move was politically motivated in advance of the presidential election.

"We get threat information all the time, and this comes in the normal course of doing business," said an F.B.I. official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the threat assessments publicly.

As for the analysts' report of a possible September attack, he said, "We consider this unsubstantiated, uncorroborated information."

Gasoline tanker truck stolen from TK Transport terminal in Pennsauken, NJ.

T-118 trailer marked left and right sides with “TK Transport, Inc.” Four compartment Fruehauf 11 x 24.5 Aluminum wheels on new air-ride suspension package. Serial # 1H4T04320GK014902 NJ TAG#T-852SC NJ MOTOR OR FUEL TAG 15148 IF SEEN PLEASE CALL TK TRANSPORT 1-856-661-0600 OR YOUR NEAREST FBI OFFICE

Truck Stolen: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Truck was taken from 607 Myrtle Avenue in Boonton, NJ on 12/10/03 during the early hours of the morning. It is a unique looking truck – the tractor has aluminum wheels and aluminum hydraulic tank mounted on back behind cab. Single chrome stack exhaust. Amber light on roof. Unit#6 on two sides of vehicle. Tractor: 1993 Peterbilt Day Cab Tandem Tractor Model #: 377 Color: Lavender & BlackUS DOT#: 716350 License plate: AE649M Name Plate: F. Paulozzo, Boonton, NJ on door. If spotted contact Frank Paulozzo Phone: 973-334-4879

Suspicious Activity - Trucking Industry

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Division of Homeland Security
ADVISORY #04-34

SUSPICIOUS INQUIRIES REPORTED BY TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOLS

Connecticut Statewide Anti-Terrorism Task Force (SATTF) is currently investigating suspicious activity reported from a Truck Driving School in Connecticut. A Manager of Top Driver commercial truck driving school in Hamden has reported a suspicious pattern of inquiries to the school over the past several weeks. The manager has informed investigators that he has seen a dramatic increase of calls from males with what he perceived to be Middle Eastern accents requesting to get their Commercial Drivers license quickly. Stating that all M\E males wanted to start immediately and all were no longer interested when told the next course started in Feb. 05. The manager estimated 2 or 3 inquiries per week normally and 10 -12 over the past several weeks, almost all from M/E males. The manager had no names or further information and has alerted other Top Driver commercial truck school regional managers.

Information received from the Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC) has indicated similar activity in other states. The SATTF is currently attempting to identify the individuals who made the recent inquires to ascertain if they are legitimate. No threats were associated or substantiated with the inquiries. The New Haven Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) notified. Other truck driver training schools within Connecticut were notified to be alert for similar inquiries or other suspicious activities. Local jurisdictions are encouraged to maintain contact with tractor-trailer training schools within their purview.

The FBI continues to attempt to locate a missing gasoline tanker stolen from Pennsauken, New Jersey. The tanker is a TK Transport gasoline tanker stolen this past April. FBI Spokesperson Jerri Williams indicates the tanker is very odd for a tanker to be stolen and can be used to carry explosives or explosive material. On November 10, 2004, the FBI requested the help of the public to locate the stolen tanker. Williams stated it could be in an abandoned warehouse or a barn and asked the public to look for it. Prior to its theft the tanker had TK Transport on both sides of the tank.

We ask all law enforcement to remain vigilant in their on-going commercial motor vehicle enforcement and careful examine all documentation of commercial driver’s, especially those carrying hazardous materials. Report any suspicious activity or possible fraudulent identification to the SATTF at 203 805-6600.

FROM: http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/alerts.asp

The New Jersey Office of Counterterrorism has issued a bulletin to law enforcement agencies and the transportation and petroleum sectors, reporting that a gasoline tanker capable of carrying 9,200 gallons of fuel is missing.

The tanker was allegedly stolen April 8 or 9 from the parking lot of TK Transport Inc. in Pennsauken, NJ. The company says the tanker was empty.

There have been no threats, phone calls, or tips stating that someone intends to use the tanker as an instrument for an attack, according to FBI agent Sherri Evanina.

Pennsauken Police Capt. Earl Griffin said that only the trailer— left unhitched at the company parking lot— is missing. It is possible that someone hitched the trailer and drove off with it if the parking lot exit was left unsecured, Griffin told Fleet Owner.

Griffin also noted that the recently refurbished trailer has some parts that are of value, including new wheels, tires, and suspension. That suggests whoever took the trailer may only want to scrap it for parts, Griffin said. Despite this, law enforcement agencies are taking no chances.

“In reference to things that have happened in the past, we are aware this is one method a terrorist could possibly use. It is something we have to be aware of,” Evanina told Fleet Owner, noting the Oklahoma City bombings as an example.

The vehicle is described to be a four-compartment tank trailer with “TK Transport Inc.” embroidered in green on its left and right. It is a recently refurbished model 1996 model T-118 Fruehauf tanker with a New Jersey license plate number T852SC.

Trailer theft is common in the area but this is the first time he recalls an instance of a tanker theft, Griffin added.

TK Transport has declined to comment.

Posted by: Ronin at June 2, 2004 10:10 AM

Posted by: HullBreach at June 2, 2004 11:13 AM

FBI Warns of Fuel Trucks as Weapons

Northeast Intelligence Network, HQ Intel-Alert documented Threat in 2004

12 August 2005: The FBI warned police agencies within the U.S. that al-Qaeda cells might use fuel trucks as weapons to attack various high density population centers such as Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, although officials stressed that the warning was based on "uncorroborated intelligence."

The FBI issued these warnings to correspond with the anniversay date of the attacks of 9/11.

Intelligence officials have long thought that tanker trucks could be used in terrorist attacks. New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are considered at the top of potential targets, as are Washington, DC and Las Vegas, because of their size, high profiles, symbolic value and past plots by Al Qaeda.

Meanwhile, mass transit systems in a number of U.S. cities remain on higher alert after last month's subway attacks in London.

”Limited Specific Information to suggest terrorists may be planning to target 4th of July celebration activities”

1 July 2005: A "Law Enforcement Sensitive" memo released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that they have “limited specific information” that terrorists might be planning to attack celebrations during the July 4th holiday. Specific targets include those that could result in “mass causality events” and targets of a symbolic nature. Other potential targets specified:

Nuclear power plants, dams, and other power generating facilities;
Fuel farms, gas stations, refineries, pipelines;
Subways, passenger trains and trains carrying toxic substances
Financial institutions & government facilities
Civil Aviation

The memo also detailed the increasing likelihood of suicide bombers conducting operations inside the U.S.

The Mysterious Fertilizer Truck BOLO

by Randy Taylor, Senior Analyst

12 June 2005: On Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Randy McDaniel, 50, a driver with J & M Transport of Cabot, Arkansas picked up a 51,000-pound load of urea fertilizer in Little Rock. Operating a red 1996 Volvo tractor with Arkansas plate F254068 with a J & M Transport logo on the door and a towing white trailer with Oklahoma plate 2106FB, McDaniel never made it to his destination in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

A week later – on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, Highway Information Sharing and Analysis Center issued a bulletin about the missing J & M Transport truck, the driver and cargo. The FBI became involved, at that time citing the potential for the cargo to be used as a critical component in a fertilizer-based explosive. BOLO’s or “Be on the Lookout” bulletins were issued, and FBI agents searched the Arkansas area for the missing truck, its driver and contents.

On Friday, June 3, 2005, an employee of Little Rock Wastewater Utilities spotted the missing truck abandoned behind Halbert Pipe & Steel Company Inc, 400 North Olive Street in North Little Rock while running an errand for the company. The driver and the 51,000 pounds of urea fertilizer were missing, and notable is that the location where the truck was found was in close proximity to a cross-country Interstate.

Later that day, the FBI called off their search for the missing fertilizer as they determined that the cargo "was not particularly dangerous." According to FBI spokesman Special Agent Steve Frazier, the Terrorism Task Force “determined that the missing fertilizer was urea-based and used primarily for grass and rice - not the more hazardous nitrate-based fertilizer.”

As of today, McDaniel and the fertilizer are still missing, and McDaniel has not been in contact with his girlfriend or family members since the time of his May 25th disappearance. Currently, the theft of the fertilizer is being investigated as a criminal matter by the local authorities rather than a potential terrorist threat as initially classified.

Memories of February 26, 1993

At 12:17 pm on February 26, 1993, an explosion ripped through multiple levels of the World Trade Center parking garage, killing six people and injuring over one thousand more. Few people remember or fully understand the extent of the damage caused by that bomb, contained in a truck parked on the B-2 level of the North Tower’s parking garage.

The blast created a crater six stories high, tearing through steel and reinforced concrete nearly a foot thick on two levels above the bomb, leaving a gaping 18’ by 22’ hole in the lobby of the Vista Hotel. The downward blast pulverized 15,000 square feet of concrete and obliterated the steel reinforcements three stories downward. The blast also cracked a cast-iron pipe that brought water from the Hudson into the air conditioning system, flooding the lower areas. It also ripped a 7 ton steel support brace and tossed it 40 feet. The main explosive component of the bomb was 1,200 pounds of urea nitrate fertilizer.

As documented by Dr. Laurie Mylroie in The War Against America, the urea nitrate was divided up into manageable weights, wrapped in plastic and placed into boxes in the cargo area of the truck. The trigger was nitroglycerine fixed into the urea nitrate and additional components were added to the cargo to give it increased effectiveness.

Urea Fertilizers as Explosives

Urea fertilizer is the most common fertilizer used and accounts for 40 percent of worldwide fertilizer use, according to the Fertilizer Institute. Explosives made of urea nitrate have been used in the Middle East, South America, Pakistan and the United States prior to the World Trade Center bombing. While urea fertilizer would not necessarily be the method of choice for a truck bomb, its effectiveness when turned into urea nitrate has already been proven, and as it is more available than the more volatile compounds, its use as a bomb component cannot be discounted. Because of its chemical structure, urea fertilizer is more stable than ammonium nitrate, the component used in the April 19, 1995 truck bomb in Oklahoma City that claimed 171 lives. Although it takes more knowledge in chemistry to produce a powerful explosive from urea fertilizer, it can and obviously has been done – with deadly results.

 FROM: http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/alerts.asp

• Truck / Tractor Trailer Thefts

  16 November 2004: Fertilizer Truck Stolen in Sprague, WA.

  On November 16, the Lincoln County, Washington Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen truck from Sprague Grange Supply, which is located west of Spokane in the small farming community of Sprague. The vehicle is a white 1982 International tandem axel truck with red stripes on the side and the name “Sprague Grange Supply” on the doors. A tank on the bed of the truck contained 2,000 gallons of the fertilizer liquid Anhydrous Ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia is a hydroscopic compound; it seeks water from the nearest source, including the human body. This attraction places the eyes, lungs, and skin at greatest risk because of their high moisture content. Caustic burns result when the anhydrous ammonia dissolves into body tissue. TSA111046704

   

  November 12-15, 2004

  

  Epping, New Hampshire: A 2004 Kenworth oil truck was stolen from a lot outside the Buxton Oil Company’s office on Shirkin Road some time between November 12th (Friday night) and Monday morning November 15th), according to owner Donna Buxton. The tanker was loaded with about 3,000 gallons of heating oil. Following the attacks of September 11, 2002, oil and fuel companies received a letter from the Federal Bureau of Investigation across the country, warning that terrorists were looking to steal fuel trucks. The letter, however, did not state for what specific purposes the trucks would be used. Buxton stated that her company has been in business for 40 years and never had any vehicle stolen. The truck was reportedly seen in Keene, New Hampshire on Monday morning, an area about 50 miles west and not served by Buxton Oil. Now further sightings of the loaded, 3,000 gallon tanker have been reported. The bright yellow truck bears New Hampshire registration AE7-537. the company owner has posted a reward of $3,000 for the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.

  Wednesday, October 27, 2004: Driver, Tractor Trailer and Cargo Missing

  Last seen in Lake Station, Indiana on October 24, 2004 at approximately 1:00PM heading to Marlboro, NY for Monday delivery.

  DESCRIPTION: Tractor/Trailer Year: 1999 / 1995
  Make: PETERBILT / DORSEY
  Model: REEFER
  Size: 48FT.
  Color: BURGUNDY / GRAY
  License: 92447 / ST 17551
  State: WISCONSIN / WISCONSIN
  VIN: 474716 1DTV61Z25SA221757
  Unit#: 2 189
  

  BOTH UNITS HAD “MC V/S MIDWEST CARRIERS CORP” IN BLACK LETTERING as depicted above.

  CARGO: IPAP CHEESE = 1,933 PCS

  MISSING DRIVER IS HILBERT SAURBEIR, identified as a white male, 42 years of age, height: 5’ 6”, 210lbs., blue eyes, brown hair (receding), and has mustache.

  IF SEEN, NOTIFY WI KAUKAUNA POLICE at 920-766-6333, case number 04008907 And call MRC INVESTIGATIONS (USA) at 888-293-7665, reference case#: MRC04-1277

  Monday, October 04, 2004: Tractor-Trailer combination

  Taken From/ last seen in CARNEY’S POINT, NJ at the FLYING JAY Service Station.

  1999 Freightliner Tractor -- White in color.

• Markings: C & K Transport, Inc. on doors in black
• Tag: P775456 attached 1994 GDAN Trailer (Forward Air on Side) -- White in color. Tag: PT78862 Owner: C & K Transport, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina 29206
• (Call 803-782-6560 with any information about this vehicle).

  Sunday October 3, 2004

  2000 Peterbilt Truck stolen form Winter Garden Florida. A&B Trucking.

  Vin/serial number 1np-flbox-3-yn511087 black cab and body. Truck #686 with A&B Trucking on doors. If seen please call Winter Garden Police @ 407-656-3636

  Stolen from company truck yard in Winter Garden Florida.

  Saturday September 25, 2004: Three-(3) Trucks stolen (Fort Worth Texas)

• 2000 Freightliner Stolen; Vin/Serial # 1FUPCZB0YLF05967 White with aluminum wheels, 70” sleeper cab.
• 1998 Freightliner (Red) Vin/Serial # 1FUPCSZB8WL933411 70” SLEEPER CAB, ALUMINUM WHEELS.
• 3RD TRUCK- NO DETAILS AVAILABLE.

  (If spotted please contact Forth Worth Police Department 817-392-4417)

  Tuesday September 21, 2004

• Location: Los Angeles California
• Truck: 1996 Freightliner Tag #CA 282215 tractor and trailer stolen.
• Vin/Serial #A920164
• NAME ON TRUCK: GIANT TIGERS TRANSPORT (USDOT1276514).
• CONTACT: LOS ANGELES SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 626-285-7171

FROM: http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/alerts.asp

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A missing fuel tanker, initially thought to be stolen for parts, is causing concern among federal law enforcement officials, who are appealing to the public for help.

The 44-foot gasoline tanker was stolen in April from a parking lot in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

"We're very concerned. It's been almost seven months, and we still haven't found it," she said.

FBI says missing tanker not related to terror alert

Despite recent warnings that terrorists might use fuel tanker trucks as improvised explosive devices, FBI officials doubt that a tanker missing from Pennsauken for more than 16 months could play a part in such a plan.

A warning that terrorists would use hijacked fuel trucks to blow up gasoline stations in England -- maybe timed to coincide with similar attacks in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles -- is based on intelligence from a single unreliable source, according to a British newspaper, the Guardian.

The American warnings came a week ago in the form of communications sent from the FBI to law enforcement agencies around the country.

But Special Agent Jerria Williams, spokeswoman for the FBI office in Philadelphia which covers southern New Jersey, said she doesn't think the missing tank trailer could be used in such a plan.

A 1996 Fruehauf tanker with "TK Transport" in large, green letters on its side and New Jersey license number T852SC was last seen April 8, 2004. The FBI and the state Office of Counter-Terrorism issued bulletins to law enforcement agencies last year to be on the lookout for the tanker.

"It was never located," Williams said Monday.

"When I heard about [the fuel truck threat], it brought back to mind the tanker," she said.

"But the thing is, it's very difficult to hide a tanker for that long period of time. Does it concern us? Of course it does. Do I believe that this is related to that? Because of the time sequence, no. I just can't imagine them having a stockpile of tanker trucks hidden away someplace. Logically, it doesn't appear to be related," Williams said.

Reportedly, the stolen tanker could carry gasoline and diesel or jet fuel, as well as asphalt, lubricating oil and sulfur.

"We don't really know" what happened to the tanker, said Pennsauken police Capt. Earl Griffin.

"One theory was it was 'parted out,' " -- cut up for parts -- "because it had new suspension and new wheels," he said. Another possibility is that the tanker has been re-painted and used to carry fuel illegally, avoiding licensing and taxes.

Warehouses and yards in the tri-state area have been searched, he said.

"There was always the terrorist angle. That was a concern," Griffin said.

"If it was just parked somewhere, we figure someone would have found it by now," Griffin said.

Calls from people who thought they'd spotted the trailer came from all over the country last year.

"It is definitely a concern," said Greenwich Township Detective Sgt. Joseph Giordano Jr., who is the township's counter-terrorism officer.

In his town, Valero refinery's loading terminals see a steady stream of trucks 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Giordano said -- as many as 200 per day, he estimated.

That makes Valero a target, as far as he's concerned.

"Our guys have to do mandatory checks of Valero property three or four times in a 12-hour shift," Giordano said. The officers actually go inside the refinery property, checking gas loading docks and ship docks, he said.

Valero's spokeswoman, Claire P. Riggs, said the refinery has "extremely strict access procedures" that permit only authorized trucks to enter.

There are three trucking facilities in West Deptford Township, said Police Chief James Mehaffey.

"We are more vigilant, keeping a better eye on fence lines, checking trucks late at night," he said.

"I think the companies have to be more responsible, too, securing their own facilities, having better fencing, security cameras, checking driver's backgrounds better, having their paperwork in order for when they're stopped," said Mehaffey.

"It's still a major concern for us," he said.

FBI Issues Fuel Truck Terror Warning

Thursday, August 11, 2005

LOS ANGELES — The FBI has warned police that Al Qaeda (search) cells might use fuel trucks as weapons to attack Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, but officials stressed Thursday the warning was based on uncorroborated intelligence.

The warning was distributed Tuesday via a computer network by FBI (search) officials in Los Angeles to law enforcement agencies primarily in California, said FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller.

Though intelligence bulletins usually describe how reliable the information is, this one carried no such statement.

The bulletin warned police that terrorists could use fuel tankers in assaults on the three cities. The warning has not been substantiated, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

The intelligence originated from FBI headquarters in Washington. It was not immediately clear why the bulletin was sent without details on its reliability.

Eimiller noted that FBI officials often notify police of possible threats, regardless of how accurate the information might be.

"Information at all levels is shared with law enforcement," she said.

"We know they've talked about it,'' Williams said. "[There is] nothing to indicate they are going to put this into play. . . . But is it something we should ask all of citizens to watch for? Yes.''

Posted: August 22, 2005

© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

Al-Qaida may already have nuclear weapons hidden in major U.S. cities, says the author of "Nuclear Terrorism" and former Defense Department official.

"While not likely, it is possible that al-Qaida is hiding nuclear bombs in one or several American cities today," he writes in the Chicago Tribune. "So who can say that the trucks the FBI warned about might not contain weapons of mass destruction?"

Allison explains that the highly enriched uranium needed to build a simple nuclear weapon is smaller than a football.

"It could be smuggled through American borders and into the metropolis the way illegal drugs come into the city every day: in uninspected cargo containers delivered by ships and trains, contraband smuggled over the Canadian-American border, or innumerable other ways," he says.

Allison reminds Americans that in May 2003, bin Laden obtained a fatwa from a Saudi cleric providing religious justification for al-Qaida'a use of nuclear weapons against the U.S.

"Titled 'A Treatise on the Legal Status for Using Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Infidels,' it asserts that 'if a bomb that killed 10 million of them and burned as much of their land as they have burned Muslims' lands or dropped on them, it would be permissible,'" he explains.

Bin Laden has repeatedly promised to trump Sept. 11 with a more spectacular terrorist attack on the U.S.

"The ultimate terrorist spectacle would be an American city enveloped by a nuclear mushroom cloud," writes Allison.

As WND has reported, for more than 10 years, bin Laden has planned to use nuclear weapons in a terrorist attack on the U.S. The plan is dubbed "American Hiroshima." In fact, as first reported in Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, captured al-Qaida operatives and documents suggest the weapons have already been smuggled into the country.

DISASTER DREAMS PAGE 2
... over. While I was looking, a tanker truck went by that was crushed way in
from something falling on it from the earthquake. However ...
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WILL THE GASOLINE PRICE PROBLEM TAKE DOWN THE ECONOMY
Extreme heat from the fire caused several cars and trucks parked on the site to
... They looked more like oil tanker constructions where oil is stored. ...
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DREAMS OF BOMBS
... printed on the floor within the shape of an oil tanker ship, ... where people
with huge trucks are now going in and out of a limestone cliff with no ...
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Homeland Security ???? You Are a Suspect You Are a Suspect 11/14 ...
Fake Homeland Security Inspection at Chemical Plant Jan. 26, 2004 State Investigates
Legitimacy of Homeland Security Inspection November 23, 2003 ...
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