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HSB 5/24 - 27/02
Homeland Security Bulletin Number 4
This Open Source report is provided as a guide to Industry and Law Enforcement to stay informed of National Security issues.
Hidden Gun in Video Camera
On April 24, 2002, a Glendale Police Officer made a traffic stop. During a consent search of the vehicle, Officers located a full size “Sharp” personal video recorder on the right rear passenger seat. Upon closer examination of the video camera, officers were able to remove a fake videocassette, which had been placed into the video camera. Once the videotape was removed, officers discovered a fully loaded “Taurus” 9mm semi-auto handgun. The officers checked the weapon and were able to detect the serial number had been altered.
Law enforcement and security personnel should be mindful of the multitude of methods used to smuggle weapons into a facility, an aircraft or other sensitive areas.
Infrastructure Sector Notification - Possible Terrorist Threat to U.S. Oil Facilities
NIPC Infrastructure Sector Notifications communicate developing information specific to one or more of the nation's critical infrastructures. Because the information underlying this notification has not been verified, recipients should exercise appropriate discretion when further disseminating.
The U.S. government has unconfirmed information that as of mid-April 2002, terrorist groups were allegedly targeting U.S. petroleum terminals, pipelines, refineries, and ships. In addition, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies received indications that Islamic extremists are actively seeking detailed information on U.S. oil company operations and assessing the possible impact of oil disruptions on the U.S. economy.
The NIPC encourages recipients of this Notification to report information concerning criminal or terrorist activity to their local FBI office http://www.fbi.gov/ contact/fo/fo.htm or the NIPC, and to other appropriate authorities. Recipients may report incidents online at http://www.nipc.gov/incident/cirr.htm , and can reach the NIPC Watch and Warning Unit at (202) 323-3205, 1-888-585-9078 or nipc.watch@fbi.gov.