US on alert for potential terror attacks around Independence Day

By Park Sae-jin Posted : July 7, 2015, 16:31 Updated : July 7, 2015, 16:31
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security are asking for high alert for potential terror attacks on July 4, the Independence Day, amid growing threats from the Islamic State (IS), local media said Monday.

The warning didn't mention any specific known plots, but especially urged local law-enforcement departments to be on the lookout over the federal holiday weekend, telling them to be " vigilant and prepared," according to an ABC news report.

U.S. officials are working hard to stymie any possible attacks from happening. The FBI is scrambling to track the IS followers here with hundreds of investigations underway, making seven arrests in the last two weeks alone, the report said.

Meanwhile, Michael McCaul, chairman of the House of Representatives' Homeland Security Committee, was quoted by Fox News as saying that there had been increased chatter on social media that indicates terrorists could try to target the Independence Day that falls on Saturday.

By Ruchi Singh
reporter
Park Sae-jin Reporter
Park Sae-jin

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