2000 millennium attack plots
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A series of Islamist terrorist attacks linked to al-Qaeda were planned to occur on or near January 1, 2000, in the context of millennium celebrations, including bombing plots against four tourist site
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was a target of the plots.
Ahmed Ressam was arrested on the ferry MV Coho while attempting to cross into the US at Port Angeles.
Ahmed Ressam
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Ahmed Ressam, also known as the "Millennium Bomber", is an Algerian al-Qaeda member who lived for a time in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He received extensive terrorist training in Afghanistan.
2000 millennium attack plots
…Sullivans only failed because the boat filled with explosives sank before detonating. The revelation of the plot linked to the LAX "Millennium Bomber" Ahmed Ressam led to unprecedented investigations into other potential terrorist cells in the United States, dubbed Operation "Borderbom", and security measures…
Mug shot of Ressam taken by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Derunta training camp, after U.S. bombardment
Los Angeles International Airport theme restaurant and control tower