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California: Mortars discovered, highway shut down

Jun 28, 2015 5:02 pm By Robert Spencer

freeway-closure“In a joint bulletin, the FBI, the National Counterterrorism Center and the Department of Homeland Security did not warn of any known active plot, but did warn that extremists could launch attacks tied to Independence Day or in reaction to perceived defamation of the Prophet Mohammed.”

Where did the mortars come from? They might not have had anything to do with jihad, but with the Islamic State issuing threats and the jihad attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia, they have the effect of striking “terror into the hearts of the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60) no matter where they came from.

“Terrorism Scare Shuts Down Highway 163 in Mission Valley,” by Alexander Nguyen, Times of San Diego, June 27, 2015:

Discovery of several hazardous objects, on a weekend when the federal government is warning police about terrorism, forced the closure of Route 163 between Balboa Park and Mission Valley on Saturday.

San Diego Fire-Rescue dispatchers said their bomb squad was rolling to an undisclosed location on the freeway, north of University Avenue and south of Friars Road. That stretch of Highway 163 includes its interchange with Interstate 8.

The CHP shut down Route 163 in both directions from Friars Road to University Avenue, including the interchange with I-8 in Mission Valley. At around 3:15 p.m. the freeway was once again opened to all traffic.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Lee Swanson said he did not know what the objects found were, but “it wasn’t anything dangerous.”

The objects were later identified as mortars.

The scare comes as federal anti-terrorism agencies have warned local police agencies of possible terrorist acts around the July 4 holiday.

In a joint bulletin, the FBI, the National Counterterrorism Center and the Department of Homeland Security did not warn of any known active plot, but did warn that extremists could launch attacks tied to Independence Day or in reaction to perceived defamation of the Prophet Mohammed….

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  1. Annie Oakley says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    Mortars??? Not dangerous??? Since when???

    • Michael Pelletier says

      Jun 29, 2015 at 1:45 am

      A fireworks mortar, perhaps, like those of us here in New Hampshire can buy at the local fireworks shop?

      http://www.fireworks.com/products/category/reloadable-mortar-kits/

      • Michele Moore says

        Jun 29, 2015 at 4:40 pm

        we can’t buy anything in California that flies in the air….

    • Mannie says

      Jun 29, 2015 at 8:02 am

      Who knows what they actually found. A couple of mortar tubes? Worrying but not dangerous per se. Mortar rounds, dangerous with or without the mortar. Fireworks mortars? The problem is that the Drive By Media is so stupid, we have know clue what they found.

      • Donovan Nuera says

        Jun 29, 2015 at 3:44 pm

        Did the media ask if they were “semi-automatic” or “assault” mortars? Were there pestles involved? (just in case they were placed by a lone pharmacist or chef). Then again, the Masjid Ar-Ribat al-Islami mosque in La Mesa is still open despite it being where 2 of the 9/11 hijackers spent their free time and where terrorist and future head of AQ of the Peninsula Anwar al-Awlaki was the imam from 1996 to 2000 (and was busted for solicitation of a prostitute in 1997…his SDPD mugshot is on Wikipedia).

  2. Jack Diamond says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    The honorific The Prophet Muhammad again and the government standing ready to blame the violence on a cartoon exhibit.

    • Brian says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      The Cartoon Exhibit is in the White House, and in the Congress.

      If ISIS would take out this convocation of clowns, I’d vote them thanks!

      Washington, D.C.: Where we took a perfectly lovely swamp and turned it into a sewer.

      • Myron J. Poltroonian says

        Jun 29, 2015 at 1:04 pm

        ROFLMAO!!! Big time! Seems like the line from the original Star Wars movie: “You’ll never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy … “. fits DC to a tee.

      • quotha raven says

        Jun 29, 2015 at 1:38 pm

        @ Brian “Washington, D.C.: Where we took a perfectly lovely swamp and turned it into a sewer.”

        ROFLMAO, TOO!!

        One might also recall:

        “Such a Parcel of Rogues in a Nation” as the resilient Scots immortalized in a song by the same name. It’s performed by Steeleye Span and worth a listen, powerful and affecting lyrics, well-rendered. Bet you could find it to listen to on the internet…Cheers! Quotha R

  3. Kathy Brown, Esq. says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    As a [ex] New Yorker, I have a horrible, terrible fear that these murderers are going to attack us on the 4th.

    And for some reason? It’s the Statue of Liberty I imagine as their target. God forbid of course.

    • Wellington says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Having that “terrible fear,” Kathy Brown, a fear which is perfectly understandable, means that Muslim terrorists have already half won——–and they know it. Fear is the life-blood of terrorism and the first step in creating chaos in the established order, which is the goal of all terrorism. I might add that fear is the life-blood of Islam too since separating terror from Islam is impossible. After all, Islam’s profoundly disturbing and disturbed founder himself said, “I have been made victorious with terror.” {Bukhari Hadith 4.52.220}

      I would also opine that the best counter to fear is justifiable anger. One should never just possess fear alone about massive injustice. Anger should always accompany it.

      Good to come across your posts here at JW. I have profited by reading them.

      • Linda R Vidal says

        Jun 29, 2015 at 11:27 am

        Don’t be scared; be prepared. The right of every citizen is self defense.

      • Myron J. Poltroonian says

        Jun 29, 2015 at 1:16 pm

        A dear friend, with whom I used to play guitar, once wryly noted: “Paranoia is what they call perceptivity, until you’re proven right.” Of course, he’s 6’1″, about 290lbs., has a fifth degree black belt in karate and sleeps with a model 1911 Colt .45 acp in “Condition Zero”, as Col. Cooper defined the progressive stages of firearm readiness. “Fear”, in and of itself, is not necessarily a bad thing. It all depends on how you react to and utilize it that counts.

    • Renee says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      As long as there are no people hurt, the statue can be replaced. And freedom and liberty are not dependent on whether a symbol survives, but if it survives in the hearts and actions of Americans.
      Nevertheless, I pray you will be safe and can celebrate this country on the 4th!

      • TexianWife says

        Jun 28, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        There is, unfortunately, not much of the country we have known and loved left to celebrate.

        • Renee says

          Jun 28, 2015 at 10:20 pm

          Compared to where I come from, there is every reason to celebrate, but also to not go down the same road of disobedience to “one nation under God” . Nowadays it seems ok to be above God and still claim to be Christian.

  4. Indigo Red says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Not unusual to find mortar shells in San Diego and throughout the SoCal desert area. It is where the military trained for years. These mortar rounds are WWII era — http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jun/27/wwii-era-mortars-found-on-state-route-163/

    • livingengine says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you for this.

    • Angemon says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      It could very well have been just another of those incident, Indigo Red. But authorities shouldn’t discard the possibility that it was done on purpose to study their reaction.

    • Porkistan says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      True, but that area is well developed and hasn’t had any bomb range activity since WW ONE (if ever).

      But yea, a lot of former bomb and training ranges are now right next to housing developments, especially in the east and north county. One of the reasons for Mission Trails Park is that it is ‘contaminated’ with unexploded ordinances (especially the hills and valleys on the Tierrasanta side).

      https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mission+Trails+Regional+Park/@32.8317796,-117.0339013,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80dbfd8bfcc2703d:0x234faaa4bf8c468f?hl=en

  5. abad says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    There is no convincing me that these monsters are human beings.

  6. Champ says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    In a joint bulletin, the FBI, the National Counterterrorism Center and the Department of Homeland Security did not warn of any known active plot, but did warn that extremists could launch attacks tied to Independence Day or in reaction to perceived defamation of the Prophet Mohammed….

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    It’s in the quran, stupid!!

    They don’t need a cartoon about mohammad — or a film, for that matter — to cause murder & mayhem in the name of allah. They do this because their unholy quran INSTRUCTS them to wreak havoc on all non-muslims …

    Wake up, dumbbells!!

    • Wellington says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      Agreed, Champ. If Muslims aren’t offended by one thing they’re offended by another. It’s the BMW religion———bitch, moan and whine. Actually, if it stopped at “only” BMW, this would be a huge improvement because along with all the BMW crap comes, oh let’s see here and among other things, 1) no Golden Rule for all, 2) control-freak behavior, 3) maiming, 4) killing. God, what a downer and burden to all mankind Islam is. Just imagine what a far better world we would live in if tomorrow ALL Muslims woke up devout Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists or not religious at all. It would probably be the biggest single plus for mankind in all of history.

      Hope you are doing well in this increasingly goofy world we live in. Take care, my Christian friend. BTW, it sickens me tet way Christians who are against gay marriage are now being horribly castigated for the great travesty of arguing (as I do too) that gender distinction is a sine qua non for marriage. The war against Christians continues in different ways and yet Islam still gets a pass. As I said, goofy world. A very dangerous world too. Stay safe, my friend.

      • Angemon says

        Jun 28, 2015 at 6:23 pm

        Wellington posted:

        “It’s the BMW religion———bitch, moan and whine.”

        Never heard that one before. Love it! 😀

      • Champ says

        Jun 28, 2015 at 8:59 pm

        Hi, Wellington. I agree with Angemon since I also love your phrase for “BMW”. Good one, lol! Indeed, mohammedans complain about anything and everything, and oftentimes in the most annoying and/or evil way possible.

        You wrote:

        “Just imagine what a far better world we would live in if tomorrow ALL Muslims woke up devout Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists or not religious at all. It would probably be the biggest single plus for mankind in all of history.”

        Yes — I completely agree, and it’s such a pleasure to *imagine* a world without islam! And according to my Christian faith, one day all evil — including islam — will be conquered by Jesus Christ upon His return.

        And:

        “BTW, it sickens me the way Christians who are against gay marriage are now being horribly castigated for the great travesty of arguing (as I do too) that gender distinction is a sine qua non for marriage. The war against Christians continues in different ways and yet Islam still gets a pass.”

        I, too, have always maintained that one man, and one woman, are essential to marriage. And even though that definition has changed, it certainly hasn’t changed my mind. That said, I believe in picking my battles wisely, and I prefer fighting against the evil islamic agenda; which is, of course, a dangerous and daunting one.

        Thank you! And may God keep you and yours safe, as well. Take care, my dear friend.

  7. Joao says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Mortars or old mortar shells?

  8. somehistory says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    When the fireworks are going off…imitating the sights and sounds of war…the isis guys, or isis wanna-be guys and girls, may try to have their own show in some prominent places.
    Isn’t there a national concert every year…the one shown on PBS…with a philharmonic from somewhere and people sitting for hours on the grass and celebs making speeches before the fireworks over the water?

    They’ll want to make a lot of noise, kill a large number of people and make the news. They know there is no way to protect everyone everywhere….so they hope to have some of the fireworks and shows cancelled…in fear of what might happen.
    If anyone decides to attend, as most events will be unattended by isis guys, then just stay alert to anything or anyone behaving abnormally for that sort of celebration. They cannot completely hide their excitement at the thought of killing…and of course, that is a different feeling from what others are experiencing.

  9. Will Doohan says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    If “extremists” have nothing to do with Islam, they why should they care about “perceived insults” to the (false) prophet, mohammed?
    W
    And if they do feel insulted (and then act like violent children), then doesn’t that prove there IS a link to Islam?

    • Renee says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Very good point! Very good to remember in discussions with people like Cameron, almost all of Europe and the Vatican.

  10. Meh says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Hmmm…. The US military’s been a bit careless on accidentally shipping live mortars to recycling plants. That might be a bit of a breach worth investigating (disgruntled employees, lack of care/oversight, who knows)

    Arizona (Feb. 2015): http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2015/02/04/mesa-explosives-recycling-germann-meridian-abrk/22859785/

    Illinois (Ausgust 2014): http://news.yahoo.com/two-people-killed-illinois-recycling-plant-explosion-reports-145719319–sector.html

    North Carolina (Feb. 2008): http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2425216/

    • boakai ngombu says

      Jun 29, 2015 at 6:54 am

      lost fireworks? …. Jade Helm ? …

    • boakai ngombu says

      Jun 29, 2015 at 6:56 am

      lost fireworks? …. Jade Helm? …

  11. blahblahgrama says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    i lived there. I’ll tell you what they are going for… the outdoor malls located near there. There also is a well known mosque off Balboa Ave… where 2 of the 911 terrorists once were attending. The area near there has been turned into a 3rd world.

    • Jack Diamond says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      That would be the mosque where Anwar Al-Awlaki was imam from 1996-2000, when he wasn’t soliciting prostitutes around San Diego. A still-in-business mosque, I take it, as is the Dar Al-Hijra mosque in Falls Church which he next became imam of, also frequented by 9/11 hijackers, when he wasn’t busy advising the FBI…

  12. Renee says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    “perceived defamation of the prophet Mo?” Like, everyone who eats during ramadan?

    IS probably has misread the Qur’an, it is not ramadamn but ramadan, like, the time to show kindness to you neighbor, help the poor, feed the hungry.

    • David says

      Jun 29, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Because of the jihadists love of killing and mutilation during this “holiday” the name has been changed to; “Bomadan”.

  13. Doug says

    Jun 28, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Please refer to the muslim prophet moHAMmed, not just the prophet moHAMmed, may many flies be upon him.

    • Champ says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Yeah — he certainly isn’t MY prophet! No way!

    • Renee says

      Jun 28, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      That’s HA(ra)M.

  14. Alarmed Pig Farmer says

    Jun 29, 2015 at 8:22 am

    On the Interstate approaching Minneapolis St. Paul Airport there is a fancy electronic billboard, tastefully compact but highly luminous so you can’t miss it, that asks, “Seen anything suspicious?” Call 612/555-1212 to report suspicious activity at or near the airport.”

    I think I’ve developed a Tourette Syndrome reaction to that sign. Every time I drive by it, I involuntarily blurt out, “You’re damned right I’ve seen something suspicious. All the cab drivers are Somali Moslems and they hang out at the SuperAmerican less than 100 yards from the fuel dump. I’ve seen Somali Moslems pass through security without being checked and go into empty planes at the gates to clean them. I’ve even seen Somali Moslems fueling planes.” My girlfriend winces every time, because she knows it’s all of my involuntary barking is true.

    But I’m just smart enough not to call the emergency safety number, cuz if I did my cell number would be traced and I’d end up in cuffs on my way downtown for questioning.

    • Neil Firkin says

      Jun 29, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      You are so right…they can’t see the forest for the trees.

  15. joeb says

    Jun 29, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I heard it wasn’t mortars they found, but a confederate flag.

  16. Jack Holan says

    Jun 29, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Once again those people entrusted to protect us blame those blasphemous Non-Muslims for drawing Cartoons that may offend the Jihadists or G-d Forbid we should celebrate our Independence on the 4th of July! When are these trustees of our lives going to call a Spade a Spade and realize there is nothing wrong with our way of life Constitution, Bill of Rights. People immigrate here in wave they don’t emigrate by the 10s of 1000s out of the country. We have nothing to apologize for and when we have a President that does so, he is speaking for himself only. All you have to do is ask the majority of Americans if he is speaking for them. Jeh Johnson don’t worry about the PC scene or being a black singling out a group of people. The Jihadists would bat an eye as they slice your head off and go eat. Stop acting like fools or are you waiting for the next 9/11, perish the thought. Either this President is a solid loyal American who puts ALL American lives first above all else or he should relinquish the office to the Vice President.

  17. Alexander Backman says

    Jun 30, 2015 at 12:03 am

    On Jan 1st, I had a face to face with two agents from the SD JCTTF and sent them documentation of Islamic Centers popping south of the border in Baja. We showed the FBI images of Islamic men scoping out the local Walmart, Apple Bee’s and other venues. They questioned me and asked me how I knew they were Islamic. It wa smore than obvious. These guys are the real deal and they are planning something. It is more than evident. God, Jesus Christ †, forbid a Mumbai or Tunisia-style attack against Americans and westerers in general along Baja beaches or along the hotels in the region. I move with my family out of Baja for the same reason. Central Mexico seemed safer now. More men are being radicalized in Mexico than you can imagine. Mexico us being Islamized at very rapid speeds.

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