The FBI are on high alert about an impending “Halloween Revolt” by anarchist groups this week.
The agency have told law enforcement officials to be on the lookout for attacks against officers by people wearing masks and carrying weapons.
Cbsnews.com reports:
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As first reported by the New York Post, a group known as the National Liberation Militia may be planning to dress in costume, cause a disturbance, and then ambush police who come to help. The Post reports the group has recommended members wear typical holiday masks and bring weapons like bricks and firearms.
NYPD officials told the Post there is no specific threat to New York City, and they are monitoring the situation.
In a statement, the FBI said Tuesday: “As part of the continuous dialogue with our law enforcement partners, the FBI routinely shares information about potential threats to better enable law enforcement to protect the communities they serve. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.”
Anarchists infamously were blamed for being the main instigators in the 1999 “Battle of Seattle” during a World Trade Organization meeting.
In an interview with Scott Pelley for “60 Minutes,” one of the anarchists associated with that incident said: “We want to pose a credible threat to the biggest, most powerful people in the world.”
Sean Adl-Tabatabai
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