Muslim Doctors Targeted Mayport Naval Station In American Jihad

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Documents seized from group of 45 Muslim doctors threatening to use car bombings and other attacks in the United States said their first target would be "the naval base that gives shelter to the ship Kennedy," The Telegraph of London reported Thursday. Police found details of Internet discussions in a home in southeast London, the Telegraph said.

"We are 45 doctors and we are determined to undertake jihad and take the battle inside America," said one discussion, dated Feb. 12, 2005. The Telegraph said the post was believed to be a reference to the USS John F. Kennedy, which remains at Mayport Naval Station following its decommissioning in March.

The message discussed targets at the base, including, "clubs for naked women." The online discussions also referred to using six Chevrolet GT vehicles and three fishing boats and blowing up petrol tanks with rocket propelled grenades. FBI Special Agent Jeff Wescott said that the agency investigated hundreds of threats in 2006, some of which resulted in criminal charges in four different countries, including the United Kingdom.

"The threat that is referenced in today's published report was thoroughly investigated by the FBI and determined not to be credible," Westcott said.The Navy's statement was even less specific. "While we cannot comment on specifics, the Navy continuously monitors and assesses intelligence from a variety of sources, and makes appropriate adjustments to its force protection measures to ensure the security of all Navy personnel and property,"  Mayport Public Affairs Officer Bill Austin said.
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Tariq Daour, Younis Tsouli and Waseem Mughal face lengthy jail sentences after admitting using the Internet to spread propaganda inciting Muslims to a violent holy war and to murder non-believers.

British investigators have found no link between the Internet discussions and the doctors and other medical personnel in custody in connection with last week's attempted bombings in London and Glasgow. The British government on Wednesday lowered its terror threat level, from the highest one -- critical -- to the next-highest, which is severe.

That still means further attacks are considered likely.The alert status was elevated after the failed attacks in Glasgow and London. In a statement, Britain's home secretary said there is still a "serious and real threat against the United Kingdom." And she asked the public to "remain vigilant." Channel 4's Dan Leveton is learning more details on the treats.

This story will be updated as new information becomes available, with complete reports on the local station beginning at 5 p.m.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Contributed,
YNCS Don Harribine, USN(ret)