Pro-ISIS group posts ominous message showing Long Island cricket stadium set to host World Cup

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Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.

Authorities plan to ramp up police presence at cricket watch parties and the FBI’s Nassau County office will work on security with NYPD and other local law enforcement partners leading up to next month’s ICC World Cup 2024 after a pro-ISIS outlet posted a graphic featuring host venue Eisenhower Stadium and an ominous message, a senior law enforcement official familiar with the investigation said Tuesday.

Maybe someone will feel moved to attack, they hope, the official said. “The worst threats are the ones you don’t see coming,” said former Homeland Security Advisor Michael Balboni. He believes the non-specific threat is meant to stir up chaos and get their followers to act. A large crowd is expected at the Nassau County stadium through the duration of the tournament, particularly for the June 9 game. That one’s a major rivalry -- India vs.

 

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