Texas Resident Arrested on Charge of Attempted Use of Weapon of Mass Destruction

[babylonsister]

Texas Resident Arrested on Charge of Attempted Use of Weapon of Mass Destruction
Suspect Allegedly Purchased Bomb Materials and Researched U.S. Targets


WASHINGTON – 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.

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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.

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http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2011/February/11-nsd-235.html

[NMDemDist2]

1. wtf???

:wtf: seriously something stinks in that story IMHO

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

2. Weapons of Mass Destruction... a couple of dolls/backpacks filled with explosives?

I think media hyperbole and sensationalism is reaching an all time high.

I think I'll call the theory/phenominon "Peak Hyperbole"

[pintobean]

9. The link is the Department of Justice website. n/t

[truebrit71]

3. This guy has got to be the most stupid person in the world...

..seriously, in this day and age of Big Brother monitoring, how in the world does a person e-mail himself things with "nice targets" or an ex-prez's address in the title and NOT think that is going to throw up red-flags?

I am glad they got the guy but, jeez, what a fucking moron...He couldn't be more conspicous if he was to walk into a synagogue wearing a bacon-suit...

[MineralMan]

4. Pretty close to it, anyhow.

We can't rely, however, on every person who means harm to be so stupid. The stupid ones get caught or fail to carry out their plans. The smart ones? Not so much.

This is why I never worry about the loudmouthed morons on the right. There are others, though, who are not heard from in public, who are far more dangerous. Those, I worry about.

[gratuitous]

5. Big, splashy headline? Check

Scary Mooslim name, complete with hyphen? Check. Buzzword-laden account? Checkaroonie.

Is it appropriations time again already?

[leveymg]

6. He might as well have walked into the Dallas FBI office and said, "I want bombs - arrest me".

Sounds like he wanted to commit suicide by federal officer. Good thing all he wanted was attention.

Some of this happened only two weeks ago. Boy, the feds can act swiftly when they're sufficiently provoked.

[hobbit709]

7. What kind of idiot sends emails to himself outlining his plots?

[pintobean]

12. Secret 'eyes only' emails

:)

[dkofos]

8. Another fbi manufactured terrorist??

[bighart]

10. Me thinks you are correct.

Just more fear-inducing headlines.

[NuclearDem]

11. How exactly is he 'manufactured'? Sometimes there are ACTUALLY real terrorists out there....

[dkofos]

14. Ask the fbi.

I try to stay out of their business.

[Dokkie]

16. totally agree

These so called terrorist are getting dumber and dumber everyday, they never seem to be able to get a working bomb and always end up latching up to some FBI informant.

[alfredo]

13. Targeting bush? He was Saudi Arabia's best friend.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

15. It's difficult to believe he could be so stupid.

However, I've learned to not underestimate to stupidity of mankind.

This is reported to be an excerpt from his personal journal mentioned in the press release above:

"After mastering the English language, learning how to build explosives and continuous planning to target the infidel Americans, it is time for Jihad."

This is reported to be a posting on his blog:

"You who created mankind ... make jihad easy for me only in your path."


Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/02/24/2011-02-24_saudi_college_student_khalid_alim_aldawsari_accused_of_plotting_bomb_attack_on_g.html#ixzz1EthjN2Ah

Add to all that how he liked to transfer emails regarding bomb making and his potential targets between his various accounts.

Is anyone really that stupid?

Next they'll be reporting he posted this ad on craigslist: Hello FBI. Looking to boost your career but finding it difficult to track down and arrest potential terrorist in today's America? Well, look no further! I'm a single Saudi terrorist wantta be just begging for some FBI love and attention. If you're thinking that sounds good, just wait until you go through my detailed records to expose my nefarious intentions. I'm sitting here waiting to make the right FBI agents career. Are you the right agent for the job? Call me: 555-555-5555

[mistertrickster]

17. Another Saudi. House of Bush -- House of Saud. nt