During the past 4 months three terrorist organizations, Al Qaeda, Al Shabaab and

ISIS have made direct threats against the United States.

Al Qaedas most recent online magazine contained detailed information on the
construction of Car Bombs and Pressure Cooker Bombs. The most recent Al Shabaab
magazine contained detailed information on how to make Molotov cocktails. The
photos below were contained in their English language electronic magazines.
Complete copies are available to law enforcement upon request.
Al Qaeda states America is our rst target, followed by United Kingdom, France
and other crusader countries.
On 8-29-14 British Prime Minister Cameron raised the United Kingdom Threat Level
to Severe indicating that an attack was Highly Likely.
TERRORISM INTELLIGENCE BRIEF 9-3-14
CENTER FOR SOMALIA HISTORY STUDIES
TERRORISM RESEARCH SECTION
TERROR GROUPS THREATEN AMERICA. CAR BOMBS AND
PRESSURE COOKER BOMBS ENCOURAGED AND DESCRIBED
Dolor adipiscing: Bob Fletcher
Ofce: Work Phone
Cell: Mobile Phone
Email: Work Email
Specic Targets in America mentioned include:
Washington DC - Restaurants and Bars in the M street
Virginia - Department of Defense - CIA - Military Facilities
New York - Times Square
Chicago - Sears Tower - Chicago Board of Trade Building
Los Angeles
Las Vegas - Casinos and Night Clubs
Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Georgia
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
General Atomics HQ , San Diego, California, U.S.
Other General Targets mentioned:
Transportation Centers
Oil Tankers and Trains
Sporting Events in which tens of thousands attend
Election Campaign Events
Festivals and other Gatherings
During Christmas and New Year's Eve
Israeli, British and American Companies
Tourist resorts where Israelis, Britains or Americans stay
The Magazine gives the following Operational Advice:
The important thing is that you target people and not
buildings
look for a dense crowd.
Attack during Friday prayers (Muslims will be praying)
Look for worldwide live media coverage.
Regarding large sporting events: The best time is after the
nal whistle, when huge crowds leave the stadium and
celebrate around the entrances.
When attacking a festival: use a mask suitable for the
festival - white beards on 25th Dec
Be creative in your Jihad. Surprise the enemy, don't follow
a particular protocol
Wipe your ngerprints. Use a car that will not reveal your
identity. Avoid CCTV cameras.
Material listed to construct the bombs
included the following:
Car Bombs
CookIng Gas CylInders - Propane (6 or More)
Oxygen Gas CylInder (full)
Barometer
Connecting nut and pipe
6 decoration lamps
Match - Epoxy - TIssue
Battery (12v or More) & WIre
Pressure Cooker Bombs
Flammable Substances - Heads of matches,
Gunpowder or Fireworks Powder
Decoration Lamp - Christmas tree light bulb
Iron Pipe of Pressure Cooker - depending on the
scale of operation
9V battery
Wire
Molotov Cocktails
Glass Bottle (preferably with cap or cork)
Wick (old rag can be used) - Tape
Petrol or turpentine
Engine Oil Bar - Dish Soap
Packing Foam
Additional Threat Information
Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Djibouti have been targeted by Al Shabaab with terrorist attacks and
bombings. Kenya has been the victim of numerous attacks over the past three years. Those attacks have
targeted churches, police stations, refugee camps, bus stations, moving vehicles, hotels, nightclubs,
commercial districts, and the Westgate shopping mall.
On 9-1-14 the US launched a missile strike in Somalia attempting to kill Al Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi
Godane. This event could result in potential retaliation from other lone wolf individuals loyal to the group.
Last month a laptop used by ISIS was recovered by an opposition force. On it were several les
researching biological weaponry. Included in those documents was a le on how to weaponize the
bubonic plague from infected animals.
As of today it is estimated that approximately 2500 individuals from Western Countries have returned to
Syria. Over 500 Britains have traveled to Syria with many of them returning to the United Kingdom. It is
estimated that 70 to 100 Americans have left for Syria. Over a dozen of them from Minnesota.
For additional information contact the Center For Somalia History Studies
Terrorism Research Section at Staff@centerforsomalia.com