From: Adam Flinton 

John Cuccia wrote:
> On Thu, 15 May 2003 18:11:17 -0500, John Cuccia 
> wrote:
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>>I'd guess that using Homeland Security resources for that is illegal.
>
>
> On a related note, what gives FBI agents the authority to operate in
> foreign lands?  I believe they were in Afghanistan and are reported to
> be assisting with the investigation into yesterday's bombings in
> Riyadh.
>
>

Nothing. They have the same police powers as I do in the US or you do in the PRC.

That has caused friction in the past (esp with the Saudis).


Adam

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