A group calling itself "Individuals Tending to Savagery," which has claimed responsibility for sending package bombs to robotics professors in Mexico, may be casing universities in Milan, Italy, an influential private intelligence newsletter said Wednesday.
“Specifically, the ITS is a movement that claims it opposes any development of neo- or nanotechnology anywhere in the world, and they are now linked to attacks in several different countries of Europe, including operations in Spain and France according to U.S. intelligence analysts,” the newsletter privately circulated by former CIA official Vince Cannistraro said.
“There are now higher risks that that ITS may be casing possible university targets in Milan, Italy and the delivery methods would be the postal system.”
A Mexican state prosecutor, citing a note found at the scene, said the group was responsible for sending the explosive packages that injured two robotics professors Monday at the Monterrey Technological Institute outside the capital. Neither was seriously injured.
Another "suspicious envelope presumably containing explosives was found at Mexico's National Polytechnical Institute on Tuesday, though it didn't detonate," the Associated Press reported.
"We have no remorse," the group said on a radical web site, "our aim was precisely for the guards to deliver the package to the intended professor," who it identified as Oscar Camacho, a researcher in "micro-electro-mechanical systems,” the AP said.
According to ABC News, the group also praised “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski, an anti-technology zealot whose mail-bombs killed three people and injured 23 in the U.S. over a 20 year period beginning in 1978.
Cannistraro, a former head of intelligence programs in the Reagan White House National Security Council, “Some of the current actions appear linked to similar actions against academics in Europe."
He added, "There have been indications that members associated with this group of anarchists also undertook postage operations in Switzerland, Greece and attempted actions in Italy, Germany and France, although some of the intentions were political and not anti-technology as the latest actions are in Mexico."
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Terror alert in Spain:
Pope Benedict XVI to visit Madrid, Spain Aug. 18-21 for World Youth Day Conference.
International Terrorists Remain Focused on Targeting Luxury Hotels.
Hotels are attractive targets for terrorists because of the substantial number of people present to include VIPs and tourists. Hotels generally lack the robust perimeter security necessary to prevent access by terrorists, and regular delivery of products and services offer venues or opportunities to penetrate protective measures.
Advice
Arrive at airports earlier than normal due to anticipated security delays. Confirm plane/train reservations; some regional and long-distance services may be canceled due to security concerns. Anticipate potential commercial and transport disruptions due to bomb threats and other security scares.
Avoid carrying or displaying bags or briefcases, cellular phones or other electronic items in public; carry identification. Strictly avoid security posts, government buildings, and celebrations if operating in the region. Caution is necessary around rural police posts, train stations and energy installations, including hydroelectric dams.
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