Feds warn of small airplane terror threats
WASHINGTON - September 4, 2011
The FBI and DHS say as recently as early this year, al-Qaida
considered ways to attack the aviation sector because it would have
a greater impact than other means of attack. That's from a Sept. 2
bulletin obtained by The Associated Press.
The bulletin was sent to law enforcement and private officials
around the country but was considered routine. The five-page
document described al-Qaida's continued interest in recruiting
Western terror operatives to get training on flying small aircraft.
Federal and local law enforcement have increased security around
the country before the anniversary.
