Eco-terror
1998 Oct 19 |
In Colorado a series of arson fires were set at Vail. The Earth Liberation Front later claimed responsibility for the fires that caused $12 million in damage. In 2006 4 people were indicted for the Vail blaze. The same 4 had already been indicted for sabotage attacks in California, Oregon and Wyoming. 2 of the 4 were still at large. Links: USA, Colorado, Fire, Eco-terror |
1998 Oct 21 |
A radical environmental group, the Earth Liberation Front, claimed responsibility for fires that caused $12 million in damage at the nation's busiest ski resort in Vail, Colo. Links: Colorado, Eco-terror |
1999 Dec 30 |
In Oregon an 80-foot power-line tower was toppled 26 miles east of Bend. It was described as an isolated case of criminal mischief. 2 suspects were arrested in 2005. Links: USA, Oregon, Eco-terror |
2005 Dec 8 |
US federal prosecutors announced six arrests of eco-sabatoge suspects following a 9-year investigation in 4 arson cases in Oregon dating to 1998 and 2001 and a toppled power line in Bend, Oregon in 1999. Links: USA, Oregon, Eco-terror |