NYPD: No evidence of a Taliban link to SUV bomb

An "amateurish" but potentially powerful bomb in a smoking SUV was found parked in New York's Times Square - one of the city's main tourist attractions. Though the Pakistani Taliban has reportedly claimed responsibility, New York City's, police commissioner says there's NO evidence the group is linked to the attempted bombing. The US Homeland Security Secretary says there is no evidence of a Taliban link to the bomb plot involving an explosives-laden SUV parked on the Times Square. Janet Napolitano, Secretary U.S. Homeland Security Dept., said, "Well, right now we have no evidence that it is anything other than a one-off, but we are alerting state and local officials around the country, letting them know, what is going on, the forensics are being done. As leads evolve or develop, they will all be tracked down. This is getting attention - FBI, Department of Homeland Security, New York City police - everybody is on it."

• 2010-05-03T09:05:45+00:00
• Duration: 01:45

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An amateurish but potentially powerful bomb in smoking SUV was found parked in New York's Times Square one city's main tourist attractions Though Pakistani Taliban has reportedly claimed responsibility New York City's police commissioner says there's NO evidence group linked attempted bombing US Homeland Security Secretary says there no evidence Taliban link bomb plot involving an explosives-laden SUV parked Times Square Janet Napolitano Secretary U S Homeland Security Dept said Well right now we have no evidence that it anything other than one-off but we are alerting state and local officials around country letting them know what going forensics are being done As leads evolve develop they will all be tracked down This getting attention FBI Department Homeland Security New York City police everybody it