Hats off to the NYPD and Federal Agents on the arrest of Islamic Imperialist, Faisal Shahzad. However the question remains, how did he even get past security? The Federal government is blaming Emirate Airlines for not checking the updated no fly list. Regardless, this man should never had made it pass security checks let along be on a plane.
WASHINGTON – The no-fly list failed to keep the Times Square suspect off the plane. Faisal Shahzad had boarded a jetliner bound for the United Arab Emirates Monday night before federal authorities pulled him back.
The night’s events, gradually coming to light, underscored the flaws in the nation’s aviation security system, which despite its technologies, lists and information sharing, often comes down to someone making a right call.
As federal agents closed in, Faisal Shahzad was aboard Emirates Flight 202. He reserved a ticket on the way to John F. Kennedy International Airport, paid cash on arrival and walked through security without being stopped. By the time Customs and Border Protection officials spotted Shahzad’s name on the passenger list and recognized him as the bombing suspect they were looking for, he was in his seat and the plane was preparing to leave the gate.
But it didn’t. At the last minute, the pilot was notified, the jetliner’s door was opened and Shahzad was taken into custody.
Read the Rest: Security slip let suspect on plane, near takeoff
We got the suspect this time, but we may not next time. Better security please!
Tags: Faisal Shahzad, Pakistani Taliban
