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5 Egyptian Tourists Arrested in NJ

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by giddyup, Jul 27, 2005.

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  1. giddyup

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    http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=978963&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

    Authorities Arrest Men With NYC Maps, Video

    July 26, 2005 — Five Egyptian men with maps of the New York City subway system and video of New York landmarks have been arrested by the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Newark, N.J., ABC News has learned.

    FBI and law enforcement officials told ABC News the five men — four illegal immigrants and one law enforcement fugitive — were arrested Sunday night following a tip to the Newark Police Department. In addition to the subway maps and video, the men had train schedules and $8,000 in $20 and $50 bills.

    The men were identified as: Karim Ahmed Abdel Latif Ahmed, 21; his brother Mahoud Ahmed Abdel Latif Ahmed, 19; Ahmed Mohamed Atta, 30; Mohamed Ibrahim Gaber, 34, and Mohamed Palat Anwar Jozain. When Newark authorities converged at the group's location at 246 Ferry St., Karim Ahmed answered the door and agreed to allow police to enter. Officers said they noticed the maps, and video cameras and Karim and his brother agreed to a search.

    Karim said he had the maps because he had a new job as a street vendor. Initially, Karim said no one else was in the apartment, but police came upon the three other men upon further search.

    FBI officials said the men have no known link to a terror network but noted that none of them could adequately explain the items they had in their possession, the large amount of money or their reasons for being in the United States. Mohamed Ibrahim Gaber has been a fugitive since he jumped ship from an Egyptian flagged freighter in September 2000.

    The men, all of whom claimed to be unemployed civil or chemical engineers, are set to be deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

    Reported by ABC News' Richard Esposito.
     
    #1 giddyup, Jul 27, 2005
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    Good work !!
     
    #2 DaDakota, Jul 27, 2005
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    These guys were illegal immigrants, and one was a fugitive from the law. I am glad that they got them. The evidence for terrorism is pretty weak in and of itself. Every tourist to NY will have maps of the subway system, train schedules, and videos of tourist locations.

    But I am glad they caught these folks. I am especially glad if it helped prevent an act of terrorism.
     
    #3 FranchiseBlade, Jul 27, 2005
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    Karim Ahmed Abdel Latif Ahmed
    Mahoud Ahmed Abdel Latif Ahmed
    Ahmed Mohamed Atta
    Mohamed Ibrahim Gaber
    Mohamed Palat Anwar Jozain

    For some reason, this reminds me of the name generator threads in the other forum. I apologize in advance, just an observation.
     
    #4 B-ball freak, Jul 27, 2005
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    This is pretty freaky...IMO, the only reason, per this article, for them to be here is to cause trouble...Good job for communicating...
     
    #5 rrj_gamz, Jul 27, 2005
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    man i wonder how they find out where these seemingly random immigrants are at. good work though...who knows what they could have been up to.
     
    #6 robbie380, Jul 27, 2005
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    Anyone with two "Ahmed"s in their name should be deported immediately. Good job police.
     
    #7 mleahy999, Jul 27, 2005
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    hahahhahaha It's funny to make fun of other people's culture... Good one.
     
    #8 FranchiseBlade, Jul 27, 2005
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    Please arrest Ahmed Plummer of The Ohio State University immediately; he plays CB in the NFL... :D

    What?! I get no play for calling these guys "tourists?" That was supposed to be a joke.
     
    #9 giddyup, Jul 27, 2005
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    so are we going after illegal mexicans and austrians with the same urgency as we go after egyptians and pakistanis?

    selective enforcement is tantamount to racial profiling which is fundamentally against the laws of our country.
     
    #10 insane man, Jul 27, 2005
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    You obviously missed the film 'Crash' ;)
     
    #11 pippendagimp, Jul 27, 2005
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    America's most wanted:

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    Ahmad 'Ahmed' Rashad
     
    #12 KingCheetah, Jul 27, 2005
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    Don't forget UVA All-American linebacker, Ahmad Brooks.

    [​IMG]
     
    #13 Baqui99, Jul 27, 2005
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    Well, like it or not, that's reality. After 9/11, selective enforcement of immigration became a reality.

    Anyways, I am all for deporting ANY and ALL illegal immigrants/residents of this country, I think it's important that we have no other stupid "amnesty" programs like Bush Jr. did a few years ago.
     
    #14 tigermission1, Jul 27, 2005
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