FBI Investigates Threat On Hawaii Navy Bases
Letter Threatens December Attack
POSTED: 9:05 p.m. HST October 17, 2002
UPDATED: 9:55 p.m. HST October 17, 2002
Email
Print
HONOLULU -- The Navy is warning Hawaii commanders about a potential terrorist threat.
The threat came in the form of a letter to the FBI's Honolulu office, KITV 4 News first reported Thursday evening.
KITV 4 News obtained an e-mail sent between military officials. The e-mail says on Oct. 15, the FBI's Honolulu Office received a threat letter from a self-proclaimed former member of al-Qaida. The letter was postmarked from the mainland, KITV 4 News reported.
The threat claims that a large shipment of explosives would be delivered to Honolulu for a "December attack against a U.S. Navy Base."
According to the Navy e-mail, the letter does not talk about the specific target or timing of the possible attack, but it did claim the shipment would come from France or Germany.
The military e-mail also said that write-in threats like this one are highly questionable.
The FBI confirms it did receive a "letter of concern" on Oct. 15, but a spokesman won't talk about where the letter came or other details about its nature. The FBI is remaining tight-lipped about the contents of letter, but a spokesman said the agency takes all threats seriously and it's investigating the letter vigorously.
The Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating, including the FBI, the military, HPD and state sheriffs.
Civil Defense said at this point, our threat level remains at a low level.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Report suspicious activity to the FBI. Web Site https://tips.fbi.gov/ Toll-Free Hotline (866) 483-5137 HOMELAND SECURITY  Share Your Thoughts  Do You Have Contact Plan?Would You Report Suspicious Activity? SLIDESHOW: Homeland Security Terror Tips Preparing For Biochemical AttackPreparing A Disaster KitFBI's Most Wanted Suspected TerroristsFive Levels Of Alert System Department Of Homeland SecurityRed Cross Family Crisis Plan
|
The threat claims that a large shipment of explosives would be delivered to Honolulu for a "December attack against a U.S. Navy Base."
According to the Navy e-mail, the letter does not talk about the specific target or timing of the possible attack, but it did claim the shipment would come from France or Germany.
The military e-mail also said that write-in threats like this one are highly questionable.
The FBI confirms it did receive a "letter of concern" on Oct. 15, but a spokesman won't talk about where the letter came or other details about its nature. The FBI is remaining tight-lipped about the contents of letter, but a spokesman said the agency takes all threats seriously and it's investigating the letter vigorously.
The Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating, including the FBI, the military, HPD and state sheriffs.
Civil Defense said at this point, our threat level remains at a low level.Copyright 2003 by TheHawaiiChannel.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
