
(TheConservativeTimes.org) – Americans beware: federal agents have sounded the alarm on potential copycat attacks following the New Year’s Day terrorist massacre in New Orleans.
This warning comes as federal agencies scramble to protect American citizens from the growing threat of Islamic extremism on U.S. soil.
The warning stems from a joint bulletin issued by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The New Orleans attack, which left 14 dead and dozens injured, exposed glaring vulnerabilities in the national security apparatus.
On January 1st, U.S. Army veteran turned ISIS sympathizer Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed a rented pickup truck into crowds on Bourbon Street.
The alarming incident saw 14 innocent people killed and over two dozen injured.
Jabbar had pledged allegiance to ISIS and condemned music, drugs and alcohol – core beliefs of the radical Islamic ideology that has repeatedly targeted innocent civilians.
The ease with which Jabbar executed this attack has raised serious concerns about the ability of law enforcement to prevent such incidents.
FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted the challenges agencies face, stating, “You’re talking about guys like this, who radicalize not in years but in weeks, and whose method of attack is still very deadly but fairly crude.”
“And if you think about that old saying about connecting the dots, there are not a lot of dots out there to connect. And there’s very little time in which to connect them,” he continued.
The FBI and DHS joint statement underscores the persistent threat: “The FBI and DHS are concerned about possible copycat or retaliatory attacks due to the persistent appeal of vehicle ramming as a tactic for aspiring violent extremist attackers.”
“We ask that the public remain vigilant regarding possible copycat or retaliatory attacks and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement,” the agencies added.
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This warning comes at a critical time, just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th.
Besides the economic expectations, people wonder about the incoming administration’s plans to combat domestic terrorism.
The investigation into Jabbar’s radicalization is ongoing, with a particular focus on his 2023 trip to Egypt.
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams emphasized the importance of understanding this process.
“This next most important phase of the investigation is to find out how that radicalization happened and if it happened on that trip,” he stated.
The fact that a U.S. Army veteran could be turned against his own country highlights the insidious nature of Islamic extremist propaganda.
Adding to the concern, authorities discovered bomb-making materials in Jabbar’s Houston home.
He had placed two improvised explosive devices on Bourbon Street, which thankfully failed to detonate.
This level of preparation suggests a well-planned attack that could have been even more devastating.
Former FBI agent James Conway put the threat in stark terms: “A two-thousand-pound vehicle is a very deadly weapon.”
This simple fact underscores the challenge law enforcement faces in preventing such attacks, given how easy it is to acquire vehicles and the difficulty in detecting radicalization before it is too late.
As the nation deals with this latest act of terror, the ongoing threat of ISIS-inspired attacks on American soil demands a robust response from law enforcement agencies.
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