Abstract
A recent rash of bomb threats has plagued petrochemical plants and refineries in the Houston area. No real bombs have been found. But plant managers are concerned that if law enforcement officials do not soon find those involved and discourage others, threats will continue—emboldened by the reactions and attention aroused. The police and Federal Bureau of Investigation are aggressively investigating, but no charges have been brought. And so far, no reason is evident for why refineries and chemical plants are being targeted, or why the threats came on the first anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. On April 18, the Texas City Fire and Police Departments received a 911 emergency telephone call warning that three dummy and four live bombs had been placed at area plants. Texas City, 35 miles southeast of Houston, is home to major facilities owned by Amoco, Basis Petroleum, ISP, Marathon Oil, Sterling Chemicals, and Union Carbide. Texas City Fire Chief ...
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