Missing trucks possible lead in terror plot

U.S. security officials warn of 'specific and credible' threat of 9/11 anniversary terrorist attack by al QaedaBy Daily Mail Reporter


Federal officials say the individuals - one believed to be a U.S. citizen - entered the country last month by air with 'intent' to carry out a terrorist plot against Washington, D.C. or New York.
Reports suggest the potential plot is connected to al Qaeda.
According to ABC News, The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed that they have evidence of a 'specific and credible threat' of terror attacks planned for September 11.
Investigators said the trio were suspected of planning to launch a 'vehicle-borne' attack against New York and Washington, D.C. - the two American cities targeted by the hijacked airliners that crashed into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon ten years ago
An unnamed official said: 'It seems like the information has been worked for a while.'
Law enforcement sources told reporters the individuals are belived to have come to the U.S. via Afghanistan with at lease one stop in another country, possibly Iran.

An official said at least two rental trucks were being sought nationwide.


Two GMC trucks - one from Budget and one from Penske - both were missing from locations in Kansas City, Missouri at press time. However, reports do not indicate if the search for the missing vehicles is connected to the possible terror threat. A White House official told ABC: 'The President was briefed on this specific threat information this morning and has been updated on it throughout the day.

'The United States government has already significantly enhanced its security posture in advance of the 9/11 anniversary to protect the country against possible terrorist threats.

'Nevertheless, the President directed the counterterrorism community to redouble its efforts in response to this credible but unconfirmed information.'

Law enforcement officials are expected to release a declassified bulletin on the information connected to the possible threat this evening.

Authorities had not raised the national threat level at press time.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was planning a press conference to give further details of the alleged plot
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