Terrorist Threat Leads to Tighter Security at 3 N.Y. Area Airports
NEW YORK — Security was tightened Saturday at the three major New York City area airports amid a report that Islamic terrorists may be planning a “suicide massacre” at Kennedy International Airport.
Additional steps that may include car searches were put in place at Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark airports based on information from law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Newsday reported that the FBI had learned that Kennedy was a specific target for Islamic terrorists. Quoting anonymous law enforcement officials, the newspaper said the FBI received detailed intelligence that the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah were planning a strike--possibly a “suicide massacre”--that could happen any time.
The most noticeable changes at the three airports involve parking at or near terminal buildings, the FAA said. Unattended vehicles will be towed. Some parking areas might be closed.The changes were made in addition to tougher security steps taken earlier this week.
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