AGAIN, A REMINDER OF THE REAL WORLD – AT 1:02 P.M. ET: The terrorist threat, dramatically demonstrated in France yesterday, is presenting itself once more. Eternal vigilance, my friends. From Britain's Express:
Counter-terror officials are hunting for Mathlouthi Atef, 42, after he was flagged up as a "possible bomber", according to local media.
A mugshot of the Tunisian suspect has been circulated over fears he could strike bars, train stations and shopping centres in Rome.
The alert came after the Italian embassy in Tunisia's capital, Tunis, received an anonymous letter claiming a man was "ready to attack the centre of Rome".
The chilling threat was "considered reliable", according to Rome-based newspaper Il Corriere della Citta.
Another newspaper, Il Giornale, reported that Atef is already known to police for drug dealing and "other minor crimes".
Italy's military police force, known as the carabinieri, declined to comment on the possible terror threat.
The Foreign Office website warns that "terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Italy" and warns British tourists to be vigilant.
COMMENT: Some will dismiss these chaps as "lone wolves." There's no such thing. A so-called "lone wolf" was radicalized by someone. Expect more attacks. Much of Europe is unstable and vulnerable. The United States will always be the ultimate target.
March 25, 2018 |