Threat of extremism

DHS Releases New Threat Level Bulletin

Following the tragic terrorist attack on the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida on 12 June, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin on Thursday, 16 June.

The advisory is what the DHS calls an “intermediate level NTAS Bulletin,” which is the lowest of three possible alert levels.  It states that the DHS has “no intelligence that is both specific and credible at this time of a plot by terrorist organizations to attack the homeland.”

“In this environment, we are particularly concerned about homegrown violent extremists who could strike with little or no notice. The tragic events of Orlando several days ago reinforce this.  Accordingly, increased public vigilance and awareness continue to be of utmost importance,” said in a statement Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.