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Britain

How To Tell If Your Neighbor Is A Terrorist

2007-03-05

POLICE today issued an unprecedented call for the people of Greater Manchester to help spot terrorists who may be living or working alongside them. With security experts describing the terror threat to Britain as 'severe', officers say they cannot fight the problem without the eyes and ears of every citizen.

In a new anti-terror drive, a tip-off hotline is being relaunched and an advertising campaign will urge people to report any suspicious behaviour. It asks:

* Do you know anyone who travels but is vague on where they're going?

* Do you know someone with documents in different names for no obvious reason?

* Do you know someone buying large or unusual quantities of chemicals for no obvious reason?

* Handling chemicals is dangerous, maybe you've seen goggles or masks dumped somewhere?

* If you work in commercial vehicle hire or sales, has a sale or rental made you suspicious?

* Have you seen someone with large quantities of mobiles?

* Have you seen anyone taking pictures of security arrangements?

* Do you know someone who visits terrorist-related websites?

* Have you seen any suspicious cheque or credit card transactions?

* Is someone is asking for a short-term let on a house or flat on a cash basis for no apparent reason?

The motto of the campaign is: You dont have to be sure. If you suspect it, report it.

Speaking exclusively to the M.E.N, Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Porter, the boss of Greater Manchesters Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "The help and support of local communities is vital to tackling the terrorist threat.

"When people provide information to the hotline they could be giving us the final piece of a complex jigsaw.

"People are often aware of unusual activity or behaviour, something which may be causing them concern.

"So we are asking people to trust their instincts and call the hotline. Your information may help disrupt terrorists and ultimately save lives.

"I can reassure anyone with concerns that all information provided to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline is treated in the strictest confidence and it is thoroughly researched before any police action is taken."

Posted by:Anonymoose

#6 * Does your neighbor's diaper on his head have a fuse coming out of it?

Posted by: Icerigger 2007-03-05 18:48

#5 The people with herd mentality strongly oppose any law that distinguishes between people based on their individual characteristics.

This is why they insist that white blond women with blue eyes be inspected at the airport as much as dark complexioned, Arabic men.

Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-03-05 18:47

#4 DMFB wins with the best snark.

Sad that they would even have to try to get people to talk when they could simply monitor the mosques.

Posted by: rjschwarz 2007-03-05 18:31

#3 The random gun fire into the air followed by shouts of "Aloha Snackbar" is usually a tip-off.

Posted by: DMFD 2007-03-05 18:13

#2 * Is your neighbor Mormon or Amish?

* Is your neighbor named Percival or Quincey?

* Has your neighbor made a trek to the holy cities of Salt Lake or Orlando?

Posted by: Excalibur 2007-03-05 16:45

"I fink my neighbor iths suspicious!"

Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-03-05 13:25

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