Setbacks In The Investigation Into The 2001 Anthrax Attacks In The US

Main Category: Bio-terrorism / Terrorism
Article Date: 23 Nov 2006 - 0:00 PST

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Universal Detection Technology (OTC Bulletin Board: UDTT) -- "A Pakistani man implicated in Al-Qaeda's attempts to develop anthrax has been released without charge, another man held in Malaysia has not been formally charged and the investigation into the 2001 US anthrax attacks seems to have run out of steam," according to Jane's Intelligence and Insight on November 8, 2006. This is in light of disclosure in September 2006 that the FBI is convinced that the lethal powder sent to the Senate in 2001 was far less sophisticated than originally believed. It is also believed that the Ames strain of anthrax is much more widely available than initially believed.

In short, little is known about the culprits behind the 2001 anthrax attacks in the US and while there are no solid conclusions from ongoing investigations, the nation is at ever more risk of a bio-terrorist attack.

"Preparedness and response planning are important factors in reducing casualties of a terrorist attack with biological weapons. We are obviously at great risk and all signs indicate a high possibility of the US or its allies being targeted with a biological agent and anthrax is the most likely to be used," said Jacques Tizabi, UDTT's CEO. "Anthrax has previously been used on US targets and Japan and Russia have both historically had extensive research and development programs aimed at refining anthrax as a weapon. All the knowledge and stockpiles of this lethal agent are most likely still out there and organizations like Al-Qaeda are already proven to have pursued them. Our buildings, stadiums, airports and all other critical infrastructure need to be equipped with the right equipment and training, otherwise a potential anthrax attack can have devastating consequences beyond comprehension," he added.

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