Dallas Target: Texas Resident Arrested on Charge of Attempted Use of Weapon of Mass Destruction

[RamboLiberal]

Source: KDAF-TV

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.

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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.

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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.



Read more: http://www.the33tv.com/news/kdaf-terror-suspect-arrested-in-lubbock-texas-20110224,0,3805722.story?track=rss

[northoftheborder]

1. First I'd heard of this news, thanks.

[Robbien]

2. Blowing up bridges with chemical weapons

What is he trying to do, give the bridges a disease?

[boppers]

30. Everybody knows explosives are made by fairies!

Uhm, chemical weapons aren't mentioned.... he was trying to make explosives....

[dipsydoodle]

3. Sad but true.

They had originally anticipated they'd be coming back to get you until at least 2030 so this is hardly surprising. Early days yet - keep looking over your shoulders in the meanwhile.

[BobbyBoring]

4. This smells funny to me

has anyone noticed that the bulk of domestic terrorism busts have been set ups by the feds?

I would have serious doubts as to the capabilities of someone dumb enough to use Nice Targets in an email knowing we are one country under surveillance.

[tanyev]

19. It certainly was considerate to send emails to himself and title them Nice Targets.

A big time-saver for anyone investigating him.

[louis-t]

5. Something about this smells.

Why did he email himself? Why is he posting about his "desire for jihad"? Terrorists don't blog. Sorry.

[tridim]

6. Same thoughts here. Someone check his neocon connections

Note that someone from the Heritage Foundation was immediately available to discuss this on the TV Newz.

[Frisbee]

7. And blame it on Obama, I expect? eom

[msanthrope]

12. I think you are presuming criminals are smarter than they appear.

They are not. Criminals, as a general rule, are mind-numbingly stupid, and that's a good thing.

Terrorists do, in fact, blog--here's his.

http://fromfaraway90.blogspot.com/

[RZM]

14. Good point

There are plenty of idiots out there who want to blow things up. Crime and terrorism are just like anything else -- there are some brilliant people at the top, but the rest of the way down . . . not so much.

Maybe this is some sort of sham or set up -- but I wouldn't bet on it.

[Haole Girl]

8. Oh lovely....

it just gets better & better... living in this hell hole.

:-(

[Turborama]

9. Saudi National Arrested In Texas On Terror Charge (Accused Of Researching Bush2 As Possible Target)

Source: CNN

By Jeanne Meserve and Mike M. Ahlers, CNN
February 24, 2011 12:14 p.m. EST

A Saudi national living in Texas was arrested Wednesday for allegedly researching and acquiring chemicals to make a bomb, authorities said Thursday.

Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, 20, of Lubbock is accused of researching several possible targets, including the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush, and nuclear power plants and hydroelectric dams.

Aldawsari was arrested in Lubbock 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, according to the Justice Department.

Aldawsari is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court in Lubbock on Friday morning, the Department of Justice said.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/02/24/us.terror.arrest/index.html?hpt=T2

[Xenotime]

10. Shit, shit shit..

[Lasher]

16. Very interesting to search Google News to see what this man is being called in the headlines.

Just a sample:

Lubbock man faces weapon of mass destruction charge
Lubbock man arrested; believed to be terrorist
Texas Student Arrested in Bomb Plot

Most headlines appropriately refer to him as a Saudi citizen. Some don't.

[msanthrope]

11. This asshat is fucked. You don't call chemical supply companies and ask for TNP components.

They will call the FBI. Which is what happened here. The FBI was called when he tried to place an order about three weeks ago.

[dkofos]

13. Another fbi manufactured terrorist??

Wouldn't targeting bush make him a hero??

[msanthrope]

15. Apparently, his calls to chemical supply companies alerted the FBI.

It sounds like this guy was well on his way...

[Annabella]

18. No

No more so than targeting Clinton or Obama or Carter for that matter. Murder should not be a political tool. As strongly as I disagree with conservatives I would never condone murder.

[SpankMe]

17. They're saying Bush's house was one potential target.

Really? Going after an ex-U.S. president with chemical weapons? This is no Saudi student. This is a Saudi moron. Fit, 20 year-old males don't do well in prison. I hope Aldawsari is ready for some prison luvin'.

[Kurmudgeon]

20. Texas teen charged, arrested on terror charges, targeted George W Bush.

Source: ABCnews.go.com

"A 20 year old terrorism suspect from Saudi Arabia, described as a lone wolf, was arrested by the FBI today, on charges of attempting to build a bomb and targeting sites in California, New York, Colorado. Among the alleged targets were dams, nuclear plants, and the Dallas residence of former President George W. Bush. Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari who has been in the United States since 2008, was studying in Texas on a student visa and has a background in chemical engineering. "

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/texan-charged-plans-bomb-bush-home-dams-nuclear/story?id=12990927

[yourout]

21. Funny how war crimes piss off people.

GW sure knew how to make friends in the world.

[Kurmudgeon]

22. I certainly don't wish it, but...

I have the feeling that the Bushs as well as potentially the Cheneys may have to be alert for some time to come. The kind of death and suffering they unleashed with their lies in the middle east won't be forgotten anytime soon.
If they are still after the Swedish cartoonist for the Muhammed cartoon, imagine how long they are going to be upset about the Iraq/Afghanistan war? Generations, I'd say.

[Iliyah]

24. God knows

I do not want anyone harmed, but I want to see how the corporate media will spin this since Saudi Arabia are friends with the Bushies. I already know that Bolton automatically wants to bomb Iran.

[Kurmudgeon]

27. If Bushies are friends with Saudi Arabia, then so is Fox, most likely.

If nothing else, I expect they'll ignore this story or give it light coverage in hopes it goes away.

[Common Sense Party]

23. 20 = "teen" ????

:wtf:

[dixiegrrrrl]

25. But FBI knew about it "for years"????

An FBI affidavit unsealed today noted that "Aldawsari indicated that he has been planning to commit a terrorist attack in the United States for years"

[Common Sense Party]

26. That sentence does not indicate the FBI knew about his plans and

activities "for years."

[dixiegrrrrl]

28. ( re-reading the news article)...hmm...

I stand corrected. Thank you.

[DeadEyeDyck]

29. KnR