Film Puts Attention on Radical Islamic SchoolsPosted by Evan on July 13th, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports that the release of the Karachi Kids has “drawn the attention” of law enforcement. The Chronicle quotes Robert Heible, a former FBI deputy director of counterterrorism as saying the “antennae of the FBI have gone up” in response to Pakistani-Americans returning from training at religious schools in Pakistan where they might be exposed to al-Qaida recruiters. “The FBI would be very interested in all of these people when they return. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the bureau do some mass interviews,” Heible said.
It also quotes Bruce Riedel, a former career intelligence officer whose assignments included responsibility for South Asia, as saying “From al-Qaida’s standpoint, Pakistanis with American nationality are very attractive targets to recruit. They would have American passports that mean when they get to Dulles International Airport (outside Washington, D.C.) or George Bush International Airport (in Houston), they just sail right through.”
An amazing story.