The Spy Who The Spy Who Betrayed Bin Laden (Encore) | Death Sentence | 4
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Jan 21, 2025 Eamon Dean, a former MI6 agent who infiltrated al-Qaeda, shares gripping tales from his perilous past. He discusses a chilling plot against the New York Subway, highlighting the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in espionage. Dean reveals the emotional toll of his double life and the tragic stories of young jihadists ensnared by radical beliefs. His reflections on danger and deception draw listeners into the dark world of intelligence work, where the line between right and wrong often blurs.
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Subway Terror Plot
- Eamon Dean, an MI6 agent, met with his handler, Freddy, in London.
- They discussed a plot to attack the New York subway with chemical bombs called "Mubtaka".
Bush Briefed
- President Bush was informed about the New York subway terror plot by CIA Director George Tenet.
- The intelligence came from a British source inside al-Qaeda.
Attack Cancelled
- Eamon Dean informed Akil, his al-Qaeda contact, that the New York subway attack was cancelled.
- Akil suggested sharing the Mubtaka bomb design with Hamas for use against Israelis.