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http://liveshots.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/10/27/man-arrested-in-va-for-terror-offenses/
VA Man Arrested For Plotting DC Attacks
October 27, 2010 - 1:33 PM | by: Mike Levine
A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly trying to help Al Qaeda plan multiple bombings around the nation's capital, according to U.S. officials.

Farooque Ahmed, 34, of Ashburn, Va., was arrested today and charged with providing material support to terrorists and collecting information for a terrorist attack.

According to an indictment filed in U.S. Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, between April 2010 and Oct. 25, Ahmed repeatedly met with individuals he thought were affiliated with Al Qaeda to discuss "jihad."

On May 15, in a hotel room in Sterling, Va., Ahmed told one individual that he might be ready to travel overseas to conduct jihad, but only after he completed the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in November, according to the indictment.

In addition, he agreed to watch and photograph Arlington Cemetery Metrorail station and a hotel in Washington, D.C., in order to obtain information about their security and busiest periods.

In fact, on July 7, he participated in surveillance and recording images of Arlington Cemetery Metrorail station.

Officials say that at no time was the public in danger during this investigation. The FBI was aware of Ahmed’s activities from before the alleged attempt began and closely monitored his activities until his arrest, according to U.S. officials.

Ahmed is set to make his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon in Alexandria, Va.



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Wow! It was good that the security people got on to him.

Bravo Zulu to the FBI.

Im genuinelly suprised this stuff doesnt happen far more often. The Religious have far more loyalty to their scriptures than any foolish notions of nationalism. Would a devout American Christian rub along better with a devout British Christian or a Gay American with a penchant for Witchcraft?

I think this terrorist must pay. Unleash Lobster Weinie!

mattyrm wrote:Bravo Zulu to the FBI.

Im genuinelly suprised this stuff doesnt happen far more often. The Religious have far more loyalty to their scriptures than any foolish notions of nationalism. Would a devout American Christian rub along better with a devout British Christian or a Gay American with a penchant for Witchcraft?

Clearly the American Christian would be BFF with the British Christian until he opened his mouth, then he would be on the first plane back to Heathrow.

Kilkrazy wrote:

mattyrm wrote:Bravo Zulu to the FBI.

Im genuinelly suprised this stuff doesnt happen far more often. The Religious have far more loyalty to their scriptures than any foolish notions of nationalism. Would a devout American Christian rub along better with a devout British Christian or a Gay American with a penchant for Witchcraft?

Clearly the American Christian would be BFF with the British Christian until he opened his mouth, then he would be on the first plane back to Heathrow.

Why? I've had Spanish padres, Honduran Bishops, Brits, an Ethiopian bishop and even a damnyankee come through. Not seeing what that has to do with, well, anything.

What about their teeth?

Kilkrazy wrote:What about their teeth?

OK, its true, the Brit did have the worst teeth.

Point to me, I think.

Kilkrazy wrote:Point to me, I think.

The Nigerian Bishop had the best threads though, and best voice.

"I have seen a man set on fire for our faith." Great start to a sermon.

Frazzled wrote:

Kilkrazy wrote:Point to me, I think.

The Nigerian Bishop had the best threads though, and best voice.

"I have seen a man set on fire for our faith." Great start to a sermon.

Im inclined to agree mate, i think thats one sermon even i would enjoy listening to!