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Investigators "were able to basically get one phone number and by running it through a number of databases, figure out who they thought the guy was," the official told Politico.
Investigators were able to track wannabe terrorist Faisal Shahzad through his anonymous, pre-paid cell phone — exactly how, they won’t say. But there was a tantalizing explanation posted — and then quickly yanked — from the website of WCBS TV. “In the end, it was secret Army intelligence planes that did him in. Armed with his cell phone number, they circled the skies over the New York area, intercepting a call to Emirates Airlines reservations, before scrambling to catch him at John F. Kennedy International Airport.”
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The man had offered the vehicle on Craigslist, and FBI agents were able to recover the number from a disposable cellphone that had been used by the buyer.
The suspect didn't still have the phone. But using a lot of technology and access to database, agents located the suspect.
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Originally posted by Imightknow
I thought it was pretty much common knowledge that the NYC bomb was just to divert people's attention from the oil leak that is about to kill all ocean life?
Originally posted by AnAbsoluteCreation
reply to post by Dr Conspire
True. Did you see the video of the bald man and the picture of the suspect with the full head of hair? I'm hoping I presented it in a manner that reflects that as the main focus.
AAC
Originally posted by AnAbsoluteCreation
Can any mod tell me why Semperfortis moved this to skunkworks?
AAC
Originally posted by AnAbsoluteCreation
reply to post by Blaine91555
I am assuming that because that is who "they" said was the suspect. Furthermore, if they got footage of a guy by the truck, why can't they rewind the video and get the suspect getting out of truck to see if its the same man.
Not thin air.
AAC
Originally posted by Blaine91555
reply to post by highlyoriginal
I wonder if you might post proof or evidence of a false flag? I don't see any? Hysterical reactions take away credibility and no one will take it serious if a real event occurs. You know, crying wolf.
[edit on 5/5/2010 by Blaine91555]
Times Square bombing suspect caught on tape
* Camera catches him removing shirt