Posted on 08/20/2007 5:47:34 PM PDT by Sopater
Thanks to a special freepmailer for pointing to this article:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004393605_webfbi05m.html
Monday, May 5, 2008 - Page updated at 03:30 PM
“2 Europeans say they’re the men sought by FBI for behavior aboard a ferry last summer”
By Sara Jean Green
Seattle Times staff reporter
NOTE: The following text is a quote:
http://seattle.fbi.gov/pressrel/2008/pr050508.htm
May 5, 2008
TWO MEN SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH UNUSUAL ACTIVITY ON WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES LAST SUMMER HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED
Laura Laughlin, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Seattle Division of the FBI, announced today that two European Union citizens appeared at a US Embassy two weeks ago and identified themselves as the men pictured in photographs released to the media last August by the FBI and the Washington Joint Analytical Center (WAJAC). The photographs were taken by a crew member after passengers reported that the men were exhibiting unusual behavior while riding on a Washington State Ferry. Law enforcement attempted to identify the men through investigative means but when those efforts proved unsuccessful the FBI released the photographs to the media. The decision was considered to be controversial by some but was determined to be the best way to resolve the situation and maintain the safety and security of the ferry system.
The two men, European business consultants, came forward to clear their names stating they were fearful of arrest if they traveled to the United States. They provided embassy officials with documentation to establish their identities, employment, and the reason for their US travel last summer. The men stated they were in Seattle for business in July 2007 and took a ferry ride during that time. Follow-up investigation has been conducted to verify the information provided by the men, and it appears that they were in the area for legitimate reasons. The identities of the men are being withheld to protect their privacy.
The FBI and the Washington Joint Analytical Center (WAJAC) would like to thank the many media organizations worldwide that published the photographs and ultimately played a prominent role in resolving this matter allowing the investigative resources of the multiple law enforcement agencies to be redirected to other important matters.
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