‘Terrorists Planning To Attack United States’ – UK Warns Citizens

The United Kingdom has warned its citizens that terrorists are planning to attack the United States.

 

The United Kingdom issued a warning to its citizens, on Friday, that terrorists are planning to attack the United States.

Newsonline reports that the United Kingdom disclosed this in a travel advisory to its citizens in the US warning them to be vigilant and avoid public gatherings.

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According to the UK, the terrorists might target places where foreigners gather or crowded areas as well as transportation channels.

This online news media also learnt the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had also warned Americans in New Jersey that terrorists were planning to attack synagogues.

The FBI said it received credible information about a “broad” threat to synagogues in New Jersey urging them to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.”

 

The UK travel advisory reads: “Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the USA. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners, crowded areas, and transportation networks. You should monitor media reports and be vigilant at all times.

“The main threat comes from individuals who may have been inspired by terrorist ideology to carry out so-called ‘lone actor’ attacks targeting public events or places. Attacks could take place with little or no notice.”

 

In connection to the alert, the UK government said the US might deploy security agents in public places to foil possible attacks adding that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued information on credible threats.

“The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides public information about credible threats. Expect an increased presence of law enforcement and tight security at public places and events.

 

“This may include a heavy police presence, additional restrictions and searches on bags, and the use of screening technologies. For all current alerts within the USA and its territories, visit the DHS website.

“There’s a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. You should be vigilant at this time,” it said.

Terrorist groups planning another 9/11-style attack – US Top Official Warns

Recall that a top US official had warned that the Islamic State and other terrorist groups are planning to target aircraft as they aim to carry out another major attack on the scale of 9/11, a top US security official has said.

Elaine Duke, acting US Homeland Security Secretary, on 19th October, said the groups were using smaller attacks to raise money and “keep their members engaged”.

 

“The threat is still severe,” she said in London after meeting Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

“The terrorist organisations, be it Isis or al-Qaeda or others, want to have the big explosion like they did on 9/11. They want to take down aircraft, the intelligence is clear on that.”

Britain and Europe have seen a string of crude attacks, from the ramming and stabbing attack on London Bridge to the homemade bomb in Manchester.