Stolen propane trucks raise terror concern

[Servo300]

FBI Issues Alert For Propane Trucks Stolen In S.A.
Chief Ortiz: 'Very Professional Job'

POSTED: 5:58 pm CDT June 1, 2004
UPDATED: 7:12 am CDT June 2, 2004

SAN ANTONIO -- The FBI issued an alert Monday for two propane trucks and 15 gas canisters that were stolen over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend in San Antonio.

FBI Agent-In-Charge Patrick Patterson, of San Antonio, said the possibility that the propane could be used to create a bomb prompted him to notify the National Joint Terrorism Task Force in Washington and law enforcement officials in Texas.

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[SlingBlade]

1. In Texas

Humm, Imagine that.

[Momof1]

2. How many tanker trucks does this make now?

There was one in NJ last month. I wonder if Ridge has been briefed on this latest development? :eyes:

[Servo300]

3. The local news here in San Antonio

said that more than likely the thefts were carried out by professional thieves who steal heavy equipment and ship them to Mexico, where they are harder to trace; thus, the chances that terrorism is involved are rather remote. However, the FBI was notified as a precaution.

-Jim

[NoPasaran]

4. Whew! Good old-fashioned organized crime!

Now I can sleep.