Possible terror threat at Fort Jackson investigated

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The U.S. Army is probing a possible threat of terrorism at South Carolina's Fort Jackson, where a small group of translators has been accused of plotting to poison the post's food supply. While The Christian Science Monitor reports five Muslim soldiers were arrested in December, an Army Times story confirms only that the matter has been under investigation for two months.

“Allegations were made and the command took it very seriously,” [Fort Jackson spokesman Patrick] Jones said, adding that Army Criminal Investigation Command was conducting the investigation, which is still ongoing.

“Two months of investigation, there has been no credible evidence to support the allegations,” Jones said.

According to the Army Times, the accused translators, who are "native speakers of a Middle Eastern language," have not been detained. Other reports have said it is not clear whether the soldiers are being held.

Clearly, there is conflicting information on this story, but The Unknown Soldiers will continue to follow it for you.