Bomb Attempt on U.S.-Bound Flight

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Bomb Attempt on U.S.-Bound Flight

A passenger on a Detroit-bound Northwest Airlines flight tried Friday to detonate an explosive device strapped to his leg and later told investigators he had affiliations with al Qaeda and was trying to blow up the plane, according to a senior U.S. official.

"We believe this was an attempted act of terrorism," said a White House official.

The suspect told investigators he was given the device by al Qaeda operatives in Yemen, along with detonation instructions, the official said. "This guy claims he is tied to al Qaeda, specifically in Yemen," the official said. "He claims he was on orders from al Qaeda in Yemen. Who knows if that's true?"

Rep. Peter King (R., N.Y.) identified the man as a 23-year-old Nigerian named Abdul Mudallad. Officials said they believed the man boarded a KLM flight in Lagos, Nigeria, and changed planes in Amsterdam, although that couldn't immediately be confirmed. The suspect's name didn't appear on any terrorist watch lists maintained by U.S. authorities, Mr. King said, but it turned up "hot" in other terrorism-related databases maintained by intelligence officials.

One U.S. intelligence official said the alleged explosive was a mix of powder and liquid. Mr. King said the concoction was strapped to Mr. Mudallad's leg.

The White House said President Barack Obama, vacationing in Hawaii, was notified of the incident after 9 a.m. local time and held two secure conference calls with his national-security team. He ordered increased security for air travel, the White House said. The Department of Homeland Security said airline passengers should expect to see additional screening measures on both domestic and international flights.

[Monterey]

Ch. 5 last night showed it as Delta not Northwest.

[glhs837]

Hmmm, could be that ALQ knew the damn thing wouldnt work, just gave this wannabe a chance to stir the pot. Strike some fear, get a little payback for the most recent strike, test out the altest from the ALQ lab monkeys.

You have to know that any fishy activity on an aircraft is gonna lead to a beatdown. Report I saw said one guy came out of his seat, and across three others to beat this fool down. Good on ya, more folks like that, the whole worlds a better place.

[ImnoMensa]

Originally Posted by glhs837

Hmmm, could be that ALQ knew the damn thing wouldnt work, just gave this wannabe a chance to stir the pot. Strike some fear, get a little payback for the most recent strike, test out the altest from the ALQ lab monkeys.

You have to know that any fishy activity on an aircraft is gonna lead to a beatdown. Report I saw said one guy came out of his seat, and across three others to beat this fool down. Good on ya, more folks like that, the whole worlds a better place.

Now you not only have to remove your shoe's but drop your pants at the gate.

Maybe we should use sharia law on this guy and cut off the offending leg, -------with an axe.

[vraiblonde]

"We believe this was an attempted act of terrorism," said a White House official.

No flies on you, buddy.

Well, good. Now the FAA can pat down grandmas and strip search American children to prevent Muslim male terrorists from blowing up our planes.

[Baja28 (Premo)]

Thos wacky peace luvin muslims!

[Baja28 (Premo)]

Hey froggy, thatguy, Ooberboober, your animals are out again!!

[edinsomd]

Originally Posted by Monterey

Ch. 5 last night showed it as Delta not Northwest.

Delta owns NWA.

[aps45819]

"We believe this was an attempted act of terrorism," said a White House official.

Since he wasn't a muslim screaming "Ala Akbar" as he gunned down unarmed soldiers on an Army base in Texas, the white house was able to determine that it was terrorism

[Lilypad]

Has the young man who leaped over seats to take the 23 yr old terrorist down been ID'd yet? Like to shake his hand!