You have to keep in mind that there's a number of…
“You have to keep in mind that there's a number of logistical hurdles that they have to jump through in Europe in order to get explosives or guns. So for example, the Villejuif shooter in April 2015 who planned to attack a church: According to French press reports, he was instructed by ISIS to go to a sandwich shop, and the weapons would be waiting for him in a car parked outside. He was just told the make of the car, told to go there, told to pick them up. Putting that kind of attack together, using encrypted communications or other means, is not easy.”
About This Quote
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Logistical obstacles make terrorist attacks complex and difficult to execute.
In simple terms: Complex logistics hinder attacks.
Recognize challenges in security.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- policy making
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What logistical hurdles are most critical?
- How can intelligence improve detection?
Security measures can be bypassed with ingenuity.