Just in Time for the Election: Alleged ISIS Terror Threat Prompts Beefed up Security in Northern Virginia
Law enforcement agencies are on alert for an potential ISIS terror attack on shopping malls or shopping centers located in the Washington, D.C. suburbs of Northern Virginia this weekend. The alert comes days before Virginians go to the polls in Tuesday’s closely watched election for governor between Republican Glenn Youngkin and Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Northern Virginia is home to thousands of government employees, military and intelligence personnel.
…A law enforcement source told CBS News the recent threat against a mall in Northern Virginia this Halloween weekend originated from ISIS. It is the basis for a law enforcement-sensitive alert that was issued.
Out of an abundance of caution, Fairfax County’s police chief said his department is ready to respond if the threat materializes.
