Not really any firm links and all pretty new but the word is FBI along with Terror task forces have conducted MAJOR operations in Michigan last night and this morning…if anyone can dig up something concrete, it looks like it will be a quite a ride if this is all true.
Raids have now been comfirmed in the following states:
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
i heard they were militia raids
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/03/28/arrests-alleged-militia-activity-midwest/?test=latestnews
Was this what you were referring to?
From chatter on another site…you can add Alabama to the confirmed raid list.
Why would you sell pipe bombs.
One of them but when it first came out it was more like a possible waco deal unfolding. Who knows what’s really up but Hopefully they are all tied to the same pipebomb sales but there are other uncomfirmed rumors of suspected raids in following states:
Texas
Oklahoma
California
North Carolina
Colorado
FWIW:
Seven arrested in FBI raids linked to Christian militia group
Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News
At lest seven people, including some from Michigan, have been arrested in raids by a FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana as part of an investigation into an Adrian-based Christian militia group, a person familiar with the matter said.The suspects are expected to make an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Detroit on Monday.
On Sunday, the FBI confirmed that federal law enforcement agents were conducting activities in Washtenaw and Lenawee counties over the weekend in connection to Hutaree, a Christian militia group. FBI Special Agent Sandra Berchtold told The Detroit News the federal warrants in the case are under court seal and declined further comment.
Sources have said the FBI was in the second day of raids around the southeastern Michigan city of Adrian that are connected to a militia group, known as the Hutaree, an Adrian-based group whose members describe themselves as Christian soldiers who are preparing for the arrival and battle with the anti-Christ.
WXYZ-TV reports that helicopters were spotted in the sky for much of Saturday night, and agents set up checkpoints throughout the area. Witnesses told the station that it was like a small army had descended on the area. The Department of Homeland Security and the Joint Terrorism Task Force are also involved in the raids.
Mike Lackomar, of Michiganmilitia.com, said both The Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia and the Michiganmilitia.com are not involved in the investigation and have not been contacted by federal authorities.
Lackomar said he heard from other militia members that the FBI targeted the Hutaree after its members made threats of violence against Islamic organizations.
“Last night and into today the FBI conducted a raid against homes belonging to the Hutaree. They are a religious cult. They are not part of our militia community,” he said.
Lackomar said he was told there were five arrests Saturday and another five early Sunday. The FBI declined to comment.
One of the Hutaree members called the Michigan militia for assistance Saturday after federal agents had already began their raid, Lackomar said, but the militia member – who was of Islamic decent and had heard about the threats – declined to offer help.
“They are more of survivalist group and in an emergency they withdraw and stand their ground. They are actively training to be alongside Jesus,” he said.
David Shepardson contributed to this report. jchambers@detnews.com (734) 462-2289
A quick Google search of “Hutaree” reveals some top notch training footage, set to awesome music (ok, not really) uploaded circa '07:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apmn9xMxiZ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhR3rnWN32g
I always find it amazing that so many freaks find enough like minded freaks to indulge their fantasies… Mind boggling.
it was an amusing video, but do we know they’re “freaks?” networking local tactically-minded people cannot, absolutely cannot, be a bad thing.
i’d just be way too embarrassed to every get THAT roll-playish about it.
That was great! Did you notice they bring their Dogs to train with them?
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I’m surprised this forum is being so negative against these people.
A little airsoftish, sure. But they’re still doing good in my mind.
OMG:D
I swear donning boonie covers makes you instantly looney.
Notice they employ smoke simply to emerge FROM it, not to conceal movement. I think these guys need a special label, I shall rate them Tier 0!
Those peels they did after the contact left were sweet!
Never mind.
Yep, we are always talking about being prepared for emergencies, and when some group does their best it becomes a joke. I would hope when I am doing something wrong that I am corrected by the more experienced and professional.
It’s still early. The underlined sections are rather ironic IMO.
At least seven people, including some from Michigan, have been arrested in raids by a FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana as part of an investigation into an Adrian-based Christian militia group, a person familiar with the matter said.
The suspects are expected to make an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Detroit on Monday.
On Sunday, the FBI confirmed that federal law enforcement agents were conducting activities in Washtenaw and Lenawee counties over the weekend in connection to Hutaree, a Christian militia group. FBI Special Agent Sandra Berchtold told The Detroit News the federal warrants in the case are under court seal and declined further comment.
Sources have said the FBI was in the second day of raids around the southeastern Michigan city of Adrian that are connected to a militia group, known as the Hutaree, an Adrian-based group whose members describe themselves as Christian soldiers preparing for the arrival and battle with the anti-Christ.
WXYZ-TV reports that helicopters were spotted in the sky for much of Saturday night, and agents set up checkpoints throughout the area. Witnesses told the station that it was like a small army had descended on the area. The Department of Homeland Security and the Joint Terrorism Task Force are also involved in the raids.
Mike Lackomar, of Michiganmilitia.com, said both The Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia and the Michiganmilitia.com were not a part of the raid.
Lackomar said he heard from other militia members that the FBI targeted the Hutaree after its members made threats of violence against Islamic organizations.
"Last night and into today the FBI conducted a raid against homes belonging to the Hutaree. They are a religious cult. They are not part of our militia community," he said.
Lackomar said he was told there were five arrests Saturday and another five early Sunday. The FBI declined to comment.
One of the Hutaree members called a Michigan militia leader for assistance Saturday after federal agents had already began their raid, Lackomar said, but the militia member – who is of Islamic decent and had heard about the threats – declined to offer help. That Michigan militia leader is now working with federal officials to provide information on the Hutaree member for the investigation, Lackomar said Sunday.
“They are more of survivalist group and in an emergency they withdraw and stand their ground. They are actively training to be alongside Jesus,” he said.
Sources from the Michigan militia community said one of the FBI raids took place Saturday during a wake for a Hutaree member who had died of natural causes. A Hutaree leader was arrested during the wake while at the same time agents were conducting raids at other locations.
The Associated Press is reporting that FBI spokesman Scott Wilson in Cleveland said agents arrested two people Saturday in northwest Ohio. A third arrest was made in Illinois on Sunday, a day after raids in northwest Indiana.
Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on Islamic-American Relations of Michigan, made an announcement Sunday during the group’s 10th anniversary banquet about receiving a call from a network journalist about the alleged threat against Muslims.
“Don’t allow this news to scare you away from practicing your faith,” said Walid.
Audible gaps were heard throughout the banquet hall when the news was announced. Walid said he will call local authorities about more information on the allegations. He urged local Muslims to recommitt themselves to their faith in light of the accusations.
David Shepardson and Oralandar Brand-Williams contributed to this report.
Well know I know who was responsible for tipping over the trailer on my lawn tractor.
2 Thumbs down…worst music ever and as mentioned before the smoke concealment is sketchy at best…
Retards. If you are going to go after somebody, do it and just STFU.