“8. (FOUO) WASHINGTON: Suspicious Individual

“8. (FOUO) WASHINGTON: Suspicious Individual. According to a concerned citizen, on 19 December, in Seattle, a

possible Middle Eastern male approached the reporting individual, who was holding a yard sale. The individual

asked about laptop computers with high speed capabilities and walkie talkies, stating he wished to purchase

them for his friends overseas. The reporting citizen also noted that the individual had difficulty with

driving; and understanding denominations of UGG. currency. (Concerned Citizen; HSOC 4824-04)”

… And the ominous:

“1. (FOUO) FLORIDA: ICE Agents Arrest Weapons Trafficker with Possible Ties to Terrorist Groups. According to

ICE reporting, on 28 September, in Miami, ICE agents arrested a named individual for violations of the Arms

Export Control Act. The named individual has been under investigation for his involvement with a South Florida

-based weapons trafficking organization with alleged ties to several terrorist groups. Reportedly, the named

individual was a primary supplier of ammunition and weapons to those terrorist organizations. (ICE Daily

Summary Report, 28 Sep 04; HSOC 3628-04)”

Here’s an interesting survey by the APME on the use of graphic photos, courtesy of Ryan at Dead Parrots

Society. Here’s Ryan’s accompanying article: Readers, journalists struggle with same issues in publishing

graphic photos.