(CNN)The
FBI is investigating a possible ISIS-inspired terrorist threat in the
United States, law enforcement officials said Saturday.
The
investigation originated from intercepted chatter and other
intelligence information that led officials to believe a possible plot
could be in the works, the officials said.
No arrests have been made. It's not clear whether the threat is real or aspirational.
The
exact nature of the threat couldn't be learned. One official said it
focused on parts of California where officials stepped up security, a
U.S. official said.
The Transportation
Security Administration alerted local law enforcement agencies that are
responsible for external security around airports, but officials said
the possible threat is not necessarily aviation-related.
Some cities around the United States have increased their security as a precaution.
A
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson declined Saturday to talk
about specifics, but spoke about security measures in general.
"Over
the last few months, we have made a number of security adjustments,
including enhanced screening at select overseas airports and increasing
random searches of passengers and carry-on luggage on flights inbound to
the U.S., reflecting an evolving threat picture," the spokesman said.
He said the DHS added layers of security to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.
ETSA is an online application system to screen travelers before they
are allow to board an airplane or ship bound for the United States.
In February, a more visible law enforcement presence was put in place at federal facilities, he said.
"The
department has conducted significant outreach efforts ... with state
and local law enforcement partners regarding these trends and engaging
in a series of meetings and events with local community leaders across
the country to counter violent extremism," he said.[source]
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