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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COMMAND
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CRIMINTSUM 018-02
03 May 2002
CIOP-ACE (195)
260001R April – 022400R May 2002
WARNING
1. The Criminal Intelligence Summary (CRIMINTSUM) is intended to provide a periodic
update of information of interest to law enforcement, security personnel, supported
commanders, intelligence analysts, and others with force protection duties. It
intentionally does not include any classified information.
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A. CURRENT ADVISORIES / BULLETINS
1.
Current FBI Terrorist Threat Advisories (TTAs) / Bulletins.
a.
FBI TTA (Call for Continued Vigilance), 021203Z Jan 02.
b.
FBI TTA (State & Municipal Web Sites Used to Obtain Information on Infrastructure
Facilities), 161927Z Jan 02.
c.
FBI TTA (Terrorist Threat Advisory Extension), 12 Mar 02.
d.
FBI Bulletin #10, 1 May 02 (For a complete copy see your local CID office).
2.
The DoD threat level for CONUS is
SIGNIFICANT.
The
SIGNIFICANT
threat level is defined
as follows: An anti-US terrorist group is operationally active and uses large casualty-producing
attacks. There is a substantial DoD presence, and the operational environment is neutral.
The Baseline Force Protection Condition
as of 3 May 02
is:
CONUS Bravo (MDW remains at Charlie)
EUCOM Bravo
JFCOM Alpha
PACOM Alpha
SOUTHCOM Bravo
CENTCOM
3.
Transnational terrorists have demonstrated the capability and intent to conduct attacks in the
US and against US citizens, facilities and interests worldwide. The FBI possesses no specific
information regarding any particular threat; however, the potential for additional attacks remains
high in response to the continued US actions in Afghanistan. Law enforcement and security
forces need to remain vigilant for the precursors of an attack.
4.
The Council on Foreign Relations has launched an online encyclopedia of terrorism and the
US response to the September 11 attacks to give the public an easy-to-read, authoritative
primer on what the experts know and don't know. The site (
www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2002/cfr/
)
includes a look at state sponsors of terrorism, terrorist groups, the proposed US military
tribunals and other aspects of terrorism (CNN).
5.
The various CINC combatant and geographical commands, DoD agencies, some Major
Army Commands (MACOMs) and the various DoD intelligence agencies produce classified
threat advisories and assessments that are available on those elements’ classified web sites.
Law enforcement and security personnel are encouraged to review those sites for valuable
intelligence.
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6.
Homeland Security Advisory System
YELLOW - ELEVATED
AS OF 3 May 02
B. OVERALL TRENDS
1.
There are no apparent overall terrorist related trends to report for this period. The theft of
identity related items that might facilitate a terrorist intrusion onto an Army installation, facility, or
activity remains a matter of concern. Identity related items include uniforms, official badges,
military identification cards, government vehicle license plates, and DoD vehicle decals/stickers.
C. TERRORISM / EXTREMISM ACTIVITIES
1. BOLO (BE ON THE LOOKOUT) ALERTS:
a. Late Breaking Domestic Terrorism:
Five people were wounded Friday (3 May) when
pipe bombs placed in rural mailboxes along the northern border region of Illinois and Iowa
exploded. US Postal Service (USPS) advised that it appeared the devices were intended to
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detonate when they were removed from the rural mailboxes. The eight pipe bombs (six
apparently detonated) were made from three-quarter inch pipes with a 9-volt battery attached.
Each bomb was accompanied by a plastic bag containing a letter filled with anti-government
statements and threats of more bombs. The bombs appeared to be set to explode when
moved. The bombs did not go through the US mail, but appeared to have been placed in
mailboxes at random. The FBI stated they were viewing the incidents as domestic terrorism.
No threats were phoned in about the devices. The FBI, ATF and USPS have formed a joint task
force to investigate the cases. USPS said all carrier and postal customers in the area whould
be very cautious when opening mailboxes, and should take special care if wires, a pipe or a
letter in a clear plastic bag are found. Found devices should not be touched nor should the
mailbox doors be slammed shut. Customers who find suspicious items or notice someone
putting things in mailboxes are urged to call their local police or the US Postal Inspection
Service command center in St Louis at (314) 539-9310 and immediately clear the area around
the mailbox (CNN News).
b.
On 23 Apr 02, the FBI released a warning to law enforcement officials that terrorists may
be planning attacks against US supermarkets or shopping centers. The warning is based on
information obtained from Abu ZUBAIDA, a senior al-Qaida official now in US custody. The
information is unsubstantiated, and the warning did not include specific information about
possible targets, timing, and numbers of people involved, or any particular method of attack.
(Washington AP, 25 Apr 02)
2. BADGES, IDENTIFICATION, UNIFORMS, DECALS, LICENSES & VEHICLE THEFTS:
a.
The following identifications and DoD decals were reported stolen or missing during this
reporting period:
Identification Type
Owner or #
Location
Reference
DoD Decal
HCU697
Ft Campbell, KY
CID, Ft Campbell
0285-02
DoD Decal
KBU016
Ft Gordon, GA
CID, Ft Gordon
0157-02
DoD Decal
IPA886
Columbia, SC
CID, Ft Jackson
0155-02
Retired Military
Dependant ID card
Ms Beth A. WILLS
241-72-8005
Ft Bragg, NC
CID, Ft Bragg
0487-02
Military ID card
PFC Joseph L. BOWMAN
376-92-2375
Ft Bragg, NC
CID, Ft Bragg
0486-02
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3. POTENTIAL SURVEILLANCES & INTRUSIONS:
a.
Recently a woman contacted the FBI and reported that she observed four minivans
parked in Mt. Nebo State Park, near Russellville, AR, while she was visiting. The minivans
appeared to be identical and new. She could not remember the license plate numbers of the
minivans, but did remember that one was from Pennsylvania and one from Virginia. The park is
on a mountain overlooking Russellville and the surrounding area. From where the vans were
parked, the occupants were afforded a view of Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), a nuclear power
plant just west of Russellville. As soon as the men saw that the woman was watching them,
they hurriedly left the area. The exact date of this incident is unknown, but it took place
between 14 and 16 Apr 02. Another incident was reported to have occurred at ANO
approximately 3 weeks earlier. During that incident, four or five middle eastern men were
observed surveilling ANO from a car parked on a nearby road. When the car was approached,
the men drove off before they could be questioned. In Nov or Dec 01, a flight plan map was
found in Afghanistan that contained detailed flight information for Little Rock National Airport,
AR, an airport in Fort Smith, AR, and flight information directly over ANO (AFOSI, Talon # 427-
19-04-02-12).
b.
On 13 Apr 02, four middle eastern males requested permission to videotape and
photograph Six Flags Saint Louis, Eureka, MO. When they were denied entrance, they
requested permission to videotape and photograph the theme park from the parking lot. They
were denied permission and escorted from the park. According to the Saint Louis Joint
Terrorism Task Force, similar incidents have happened at two other Six Flags theme parks
(47T16, CID, Ft L. Wood, MO, 0135-02).
4. ARMS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES AND SENSITIVE ITEMS
a.
On 25 April 2002, a roofing company in Las Vegas, NV, arrived at a construction site
located near the interchange of Ann Road and US 95, Las Vegas, NV, and discovered a
portable propane tank missing. The propane tank is a white, 250-gallon portable tank with
"Vegas Propane" on the sides in red lettering. The tank was approximately 75 percent full and
was used to heat tar for roofing. The propane company advised that the amount of propane
remaining was approximately equivalent to four blocks of C-4 plastic explosive. The Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Department notified local agencies of the missing trailer and is using air
support and ground patrols to locate the missing tank (AFOSI Eagle Watch, 25 Apr 02).
ACIC Comment
: The cost of a new 250-gallon propane tank is approximately $750. The value
of the gas left in the stolen tank is approximately $200. A financially supported terrorist cell,
such as those of the 11 Sep attackers, would easily be able to afford to purchase the tank and
the gas. It is possible, however, that a cell would choose to steal such an item. It may feel it is
too difficult to develop a cover story for such a purchase, since a propane distribution company
would expect to deliver such an item to a home or job site.
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