BREAKING NEWS!
Karol Madera, VE7KFM, renewed interest by FBI!!
Below are a series of e-mails from an amateur radio operator to an FBI investigator who works out of a
major metropolitan office of the FBI.
THE REPORT
Sat 21/2/2015 1:22 PM
Good Afternoon (redacted):
You might have noticed in my "Intro" that I am an amateur (ham) radio operator. I've spoken with hams
in all fifty states, as well as all over the globe.
I just finished talking with a ham in Washington state, and tuned my radio dial down the band to where
a known Al Qaeda sympathizer by the name of Karol Madera (located in Saanich, British Columbia,
Canada) has been broadcasting for years. Numerous complaints to the FCC, FBI and ATF, Industry
Canada (Canada's FCC) and the Saanich Police seem to be ignored.
Today was the last straw. At 12:52 pm, EST, Mr. Madera (callsign VE7KFM) was giving his plans on
how to set off a dirty bomb in New York City! He stated a specific floor at the Empire State Building
and also mentioned that a helium balloon would generate the same results. (He was claiming that
height would do more damage to NYC...)
These transmissions can be heard all over the world! He yells out "Allah Akbar" constantly, calls
himself "Al Qaeda Northern Command" and encourages radical Islamist's to use roadside bombs
against our military, and yells out; "just shoot the mother f**kers!"
You stated that you work for the FBI. I am not sure if that is as a consultant or as an actual FBI agent.
This guy worries me. Some say authorities won't do anything because the guy is mentally ill and falls
under the Canadian mental health laws. Even so, it would seem prudent for Canada to remove this nut
from the amateur radio airwaves so he doesn't intimidate others around the world. Taking away his
amateur radio operations does not infringe upon his freedoms. There are numerous other radio hobbies
that limit his range of communications.
Does the United States have any agreements with Canada in assisting each other in the fight against
radical Islamic terror threats? This fella is dangerous, especially after hearing his detailed plans for the
Empire State Building today. (I only wish I had my recorders going. But I am aware of numerous
witnesses.)
Thanks for your time and service.
Signed (redacted)
THE RESPONSE
I am an (redacted) with the FBI, not an (redacted). I (redacted) threats coming from Canada, though.
When I get to work on Monday, I can consult with my colleagues who handle such matters and see
what they say. I'm sure the Canadians are fully aware of this guy. I have worked some of our
counterparts in the Canadian services and they are very good. They may be letting this guy act as fly
paper - see what king of pests are attracted to him.
Signed (redacted)
FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE ON MONDAY
Just to follow up: I discussed Mr. Madera with a colleague in the unit that handles these matters. Mr.
Madera has been on the radar for several years, but they appreciated the heads up about this latest
outrage.
Thanks for being vigilant.
Signed (redacted)