What is an intelligence alert?

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"The information about the elaborate disguise comes from the CNN report and the intelligence alert to which the network's news report was linked."Thanks so much

Vorpar · Accepted Answer

Alert = warning

Intelligence, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligence

a : http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newsb : information concerning an enemy or possible enemy or an area; also : an agency engaged in obtaining such information

Sam1947 · Answer

Various government agencies in most, if not all countries issue intelligence alerts when there are perceived threats discovered by their surveillance and counter-terror operations.  The news media, including CNN, are notified when certain intelligence reports bring to light potential dangers both within the country, or to persons travelling abroad.  For example, an intelligence alert was issued and reported in recent weeks when intelligence agencies around the world picked up communication traffic through operatives and surveillance sources that indicated there was a heightened risk of terrorists' attacks in Europe.  There was no call by the U.S. State Department for U.S. citizens to avoid travel in Europe, but they were warned to be on heightened alert and to be very observant for potential harm.

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