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They WERE bombs: Barack Obama confirms explosives found on UPS and FedEx planes are a 'credible terrorist threat'
By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 10:56 PM on 29th October 2010

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Confirmation: President Barack Obama confirmed that a number of the packages contained explosives

President Barack Obama declared today that authorities had uncovered a 'credible terrorist threat' against America - after the overseas discovery of U.S.-boundpackages containing explosives aboard cargo jets. Mr Obama said up to 16 suspicious packages were being tracked, with at least two being addressed to Jewish organisations in the Chicago area.

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At aWhite House press conference, he said: 'An initial examination of those packages has determined that they do apparently contain explosive material.' The disclosure triggered a worldwide alert amid fears that al Qaeda was attempting to carry out fresh terror attacks. Mr Obama said the events 'underscore the necessity of remaining vigilant against terrorism'. He said the country 'is taking thisthreat very seriously', and that 'we will continue to pursue additional protective measures'. Mr Obama also praised the 'extraordinary skill and resolve' of federal investigators. The packages originated in Yemen, and Mr Obama said: 'Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula continues to plan attacks against our homeland, our citizens, and our friends and allies. 'Going forward, we will continue tostrengthen our cooperation with the Yemeni government ... to destroy this al Qaeda affiliate.' The events have unfolded four days before U.S. elections - in which discussion of terrorism has played almost no role. The transatlantic terror alert sparked tense scenes in the U.S., as a passenger aircraft flying from Yemen was diverted by two armed fighter jets. Mr Obama said he was alerted last night byintelligence from an ally abroad.

Suspicious package: The toner cartridge, with wires and circuit board attached, were discovered on cargo planes bound for Chicago

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Close analysis: Mr Obama hasconfirmed that the suspicious packages originated from Yemen and were being sent to Chicago

Isolated: A UPS aircraft was taken to a secluded part of Philadelphia International Airport so that security officers could check its cargo

The U.S. government is investigating whether the packages, which were reportedly addressed to the same location, were a possible dry run for a mail bomb plot or anactual bombing attempt. The FBI said the packages were addressed to religious institutions in Chicago. UPS flights were grounded and cargo planes were being swept after the suspect package was found at East Midlands airport. FedEx in Dubai say police confiscated a suspicious package on a plane.

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Grounded: The Emirates plane on the tarmac at New York's JFK airport after being escorted down by U.S. fighters with a suspect package from Yemen on board

Straight for the cargo: While little information is being released, it is clear that authorities are more interested in the plane's...