THE son of a prominent Nigerian banker, who allegedly attempted to blow up a transatlantic flight over America, was barred from returning to Britain earlier this year.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, graduated from a university in London last year but his visa request was refused in May when he attempted to apply for a new course at a bogus college.
Airline bomber was barred from Britain - Times Online
This is a monumental example of near catastrophic breech of security.A preliminary investigation found that security procedures were followed correctly, and the man had a valid US visa...
The suspect's name was in a database indicating "a significant terrorist connection" although it did not appear on a "no-fly" list, said New York congressman Peter King, a member of the US House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee.
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How can this subject have a known strong connection to Al-Quida, be on the terrorist watch list, have his visa revoked by Great Britain, and NOT have his U.S. visa revoked?
Hell, his father was so concerned about his son radicalization, he went in person to the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to warn them that the his son aspired to bring Jihad to the United States.
And just 21 days ago, TSA released it's screening procedures on the internet.
What a massive foul-up that almost lead to disaster.In a massive security breach, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inadvertently posted online its airport screening procedures manual, including some of the most closely guarded secrets regarding special rules for diplomats and CIA and law enforcement officers.
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Document mistakenly posted online reveals agency's top screening secrets.
The most sensitive parts of the 93-page Standard Operating Procedures manual were apparently redacted in a way that computer savvy individuals easily overcame...
..."This manual provides a road map to those who would do us harm," said Collins. "The detailed information could help terrorists evade airport security measures." Collins said she intended to ask the Department of Homeland Security how the breach happened, and "how it will remedy the damage that has already been done."
Massive TSA Security Breach As Agency Gives Away Its Secrets - ABC News