Thursday, May 9, 2013

Canadian Terror Suspect Discussed Killing Up To 100,000 With Biological Agents



Terror Suspect Discussed Killing Up To 100,000 With Bacteria: Documents -- CTV

A third suspect arrested in connection with an alleged plot to derail a passenger train traveling between Toronto and New York discussed contaminating the air or water with bacteria in an effort to kill up to 100,000 people, documents show.

According to a U.S. Department of Justice document, Ahmed Abassi, who was arrested on April 22, suggested using the bacterial agent in his discussions with another terror suspect and an undercover FBI agent.

Abassi, a Tunisian citizen who has lived in Canada, was charged with fraudulently applying for a work visa in order to remain in the United States to facilitate an act of international terrorism.

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More News On Terror Plot To Use Biological Agents To Kill 100,000

Third suspect related to alleged VIA Rail terror plan discussed bacteria plot to kill ‘100,000 people’: documents -- National Post
U.S. officials: Train terror suspect suggested bacteria plot -- Globe And Mail
Tunisian indicted in New York for links to Canada terror plot -- Long War Journal
Tunisian man busted in visa scam as part of terror plot -- New York post
Tunisian detained in U.S. knew accused Via plotter -- CBC

My Comment: Being someone who lives in Montreal and who uses the VIA train service once every few months .... this is very unnerving.

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