2 Tanker Trucks Stolen

ArkansasHunter · 02-08-2008, 01:31 PM

Fox News just had a breaking news report that 2 tanker trucks loaded with Diesel fuel were stolen some where in Virginia.
Homeland Security has gotton involved to locate these 2 trucks.
There not ruleing out this could lead to a possible terrorist attack.

CalifgirlinOk · 02-08-2008, 01:34 PM

GOD help us all ! I'm going to go and watch the news...

Lng Rng · 02-08-2008, 01:41 PM

This has the potential to be something bad, or nothing at all. Something tells me that if somebody wanted a lot of diesel for terrorisim, they might try to fly under the radar a little, and not steal two tankers.

But the thought is still un-nerving; I hope they find them quick.

TXplt · 02-08-2008, 01:42 PM

Maybe, with fuel costs rising, someone just wanted some diesel.........

TexasD · 02-08-2008, 02:08 PM

Either one of those two could make Oklahoma City look like a firecracker much less if both are together.

mym1a · 02-08-2008, 02:12 PM

naaa terrorist attack? we don't have any terrorist! more then likely some angry white man who has very long commutes to work everyday, probably owns a gun too!!! expect this spin on the regular news net works, could be nothing more then a criminal wanting to make a fast buck, 7k gallons sold for $ 2.oo or $3.00 a gallon $14,000 to $21,000 profit for a few hours work???

Pred · 02-08-2008, 02:13 PM

WOO HOO!!! Got plenty of popcorn for the weekend too.

mym1a · 02-08-2008, 02:15 PM

I'm surprised it hasn't happened already? a little explosives to set off 7k gallons of gas/diesel with a desire for 70 virgins, on a congested city street??????

GlockMeister · 02-08-2008, 02:24 PM

Don't most of the new trucks have the things in them now so the dispatcher can tell if he's sitting on his butt or driving, if so and where? I've heard of some having something like that. So if they do, and they haven't disconnected or ripped them out, they should find them soon. This is providing they're newer trucks?

If it is terrorist related, there are a few targets they could choose from in Virginia isn't there? And I don't doubt it might be terrorist related. You, well we all know dam well there are probably quite a few sleeper cells here.

G-Meister

mym1a · 02-08-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Don't most of the new trucks have the things in them now so the dispatcher can tell if he's sitting on his butt or driving, if so and where? I've heard of some having something like that. So if they do, and they haven't disconnected or ripped them out, they should find them soon. This is providing they're newer trucks?

If it is terrorist related, there are a few targets they could choose from in Virginia isn't there? And I don't doubt it might be terrorist related. You, well we all know dam well there are probably quite a few sleeper cells here.

G-Meister

indeed sir unless they have moved shop I believe the capitol ain't that far!!!well lets hope that doesn't happen!

ezearln · 02-08-2008, 02:30 PM

Yes G-meister, most but not all do it is basically a satellite sytem but isn't too difficult to defeat if you know what to do!

ArkansasHunter · 02-08-2008, 02:32 PM

I just heard a few minutes ago Homeland said it was a local problem now.
A.H

Pred · 02-08-2008, 02:36 PM

That truck would be detonated and kill or harm less then 50 people and it wouldn't matter. One thing like that happens, and some terrorist group takes responsibility for it, we're screwed. A second one happens, look for martial law and the talk of a draft.

mym1a · 02-08-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I just heard a few minutes ago Homeland said it was a local problem now.
A.H

lol another way of saying go shopping don't worry about it! we have it under control????????

dogman2 · 02-08-2008, 02:38 PM

Has any body here heard the story of chicken little.
One person reports two trailers of diesel stolen and one says o my god a trailer of gas could cause a lot of damage.
Different liquids.
Diesel mixed with ammonium nitrate (a solid fertilizer) and diesel make a good explosive but has to be mixed. Diesel and ammonium nitrous (liquid fertilizer) makes a good bang also but has to be mixed.
In both cases diesel is a retardant to slow combustion as the other two are oxidizers meaning they make their own oxygen.
All trucks, new or old, can be equipped with tracking devices but cost money.

More than likly it was stolen for resale on the black market.

Now if a couple of trailer loads of the other ingrediants dissapper then worry.

Pred · 02-08-2008, 02:46 PM

As I said, say this was a terrorist group. And say they blow one of them up. Doesn't matter about the damage, this country would stop in it's tracks full of fear. The average citizen scream SAVE US OMG OMG so loud it wouldn't matter what the government actually "took", as long as it made them feel safe.

mym1a · 02-08-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogman2

Has any body here heard the story of chicken little.
One person reports two trailers of diesel stolen and one says o my god a trailer of gas could cause a lot of damage.
Different liquids.
Diesel mixed with ammonium nitrate (a solid fertilizer) and diesel make a good explosive but has to be mixed. Diesel and ammonium nitrous (liquid fertilizer) makes a good bang also but has to be mixed.
In both cases diesel is a retardant to slow combustion as the other two are oxidizers meaning they make their own oxygen.
All trucks, new or old, can be equipped with racking

if what you say is correct what makes you think they can't place the ingrediants needed on a later date? I doubt if any of this is true? anything would happen today! as for chicken little , prior to 9/11 I doubt most would of predicted that ?

troy2000 · 02-08-2008, 02:56 PM

I agree with those who think there ways for terrorists to get their hands on diesel fuel that don't involve unwelcome attention from John Law. I doubt a terror cell would want to draw attention to what they were up to.

mym1a · 02-08-2008, 03:01 PM

lay low change tankers or tanker logos and plates, who says it has to be this week or next month?

Pred · 02-08-2008, 03:02 PM

Yeah but anymore I don't know what to believe and what to write off as some pissed off trucker. Anymore about everything gets reported. If you go buy over the counter sinus stuff your treated like a criminal. Stealing a truck full of fuel would probably bring less heat on a terrorist cell then some middle eastern looking guy buying small quantities of fertilizer from the local Southern States. I think our fear and suspicious minds could very well start to work against us instead of for us. Random acts are not always random acts, yet most of the time get treated as such.

02-08-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,725	2 Tanker Trucks Stolen Fox News just had a breaking news report that 2 tanker trucks loaded with Diesel fuel were stolen some where in Virginia. Homeland Security has gotton involved to locate these 2 trucks. There not ruleing out this could lead to a possible terrorist attack.

02-08-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,851	GOD help us all ! I'm going to go and watch the news... __________________ "Most of the troubles in the world is caused by people wanting to be important". T.S.Eliot

02-08-2008, 01:42 PM	#4
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,856 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	Maybe, with fuel costs rising, someone just wanted some diesel......... __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

02-08-2008, 02:12 PM	#6
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	naaa terrorist attack? we don't have any terrorist! more then likely some angry white man who has very long commutes to work everyday, probably owns a gun too!!! expect this spin on the regular news net works, could be nothing more then a criminal wanting to make a fast buck, 7k gallons sold for $ 2.oo or $3.00 a gallon $14,000 to $21,000 profit for a few hours work??? Last edited by mym1a; 02-08-2008 at 02:20 PM.

02-08-2008, 02:15 PM	#8
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	I'm surprised it hasn't happened already? a little explosives to set off 7k gallons of gas/diesel with a desire for 70 virgins, on a congested city street?????? Last edited by mym1a; 02-08-2008 at 02:34 PM.

02-08-2008, 01:41 PM	#3
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	This has the potential to be something bad, or nothing at all. Something tells me that if somebody wanted a lot of diesel for terrorisim, they might try to fly under the radar a little, and not steal two tankers. But the thought is still un-nerving; I hope they find them quick.

02-08-2008, 02:08 PM	#5
TexasD Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 68	Either one of those two could make Oklahoma City look like a firecracker much less if both are together.

02-08-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	WOO HOO!!! Got plenty of popcorn for the weekend too.

02-08-2008, 02:24 PM	#9
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,556	Don't most of the new trucks have the things in them now so the dispatcher can tell if he's sitting on his butt or driving, if so and where? I've heard of some having something like that. So if they do, and they haven't disconnected or ripped them out, they should find them soon. This is providing they're newer trucks? If it is terrorist related, there are a few targets they could choose from in Virginia isn't there? And I don't doubt it might be terrorist related. You, well we all know dam well there are probably quite a few sleeper cells here. G-Meister __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

02-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#11
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	Yes G-meister, most but not all do it is basically a satellite sytem but isn't too difficult to defeat if you know what to do! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

02-08-2008, 02:32 PM	#12
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,725	I just heard a few minutes ago Homeland said it was a local problem now. A.H

02-08-2008, 02:36 PM	#13
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	That truck would be detonated and kill or harm less then 50 people and it wouldn't matter. One thing like that happens, and some terrorist group takes responsibility for it, we're screwed. A second one happens, look for martial law and the talk of a draft.

02-08-2008, 02:38 PM	#15
dogman2 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 133	Has any body here heard the story of chicken little. One person reports two trailers of diesel stolen and one says o my god a trailer of gas could cause a lot of damage. Different liquids. Diesel mixed with ammonium nitrate (a solid fertilizer) and diesel make a good explosive but has to be mixed. Diesel and ammonium nitrous (liquid fertilizer) makes a good bang also but has to be mixed. In both cases diesel is a retardant to slow combustion as the other two are oxidizers meaning they make their own oxygen. All trucks, new or old, can be equipped with tracking devices but cost money. More than likly it was stolen for resale on the black market. Now if a couple of trailer loads of the other ingrediants dissapper then worry. Last edited by dogman2; 02-08-2008 at 02:42 PM. Reason: not finished

02-08-2008, 02:46 PM	#16
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	As I said, say this was a terrorist group. And say they blow one of them up. Doesn't matter about the damage, this country would stop in it's tracks full of fear. The average citizen scream SAVE US OMG OMG so loud it wouldn't matter what the government actually "took", as long as it made them feel safe.

02-08-2008, 02:56 PM	#18
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,506 Images: 9	I agree with those who think there ways for terrorists to get their hands on diesel fuel that don't involve unwelcome attention from John Law. I doubt a terror cell would want to draw attention to what they were up to. __________________ I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting you really believe what you just said. WF Buckley, Jr

02-08-2008, 03:01 PM	#19
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	lay low change tankers or tanker logos and plates, who says it has to be this week or next month?

02-08-2008, 03:02 PM	#20
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Yeah but anymore I don't know what to believe and what to write off as some pissed off trucker. Anymore about everything gets reported. If you go buy over the counter sinus stuff your treated like a criminal. Stealing a truck full of fuel would probably bring less heat on a terrorist cell then some middle eastern looking guy buying small quantities of fertilizer from the local Southern States. I think our fear and suspicious minds could very well start to work against us instead of for us. Random acts are not always random acts, yet most of the time get treated as such. Last edited by Pred; 02-08-2008 at 03:06 PM.