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FBI warns that terrorists might try to use arts, sports visas to enter U-S
Washington-AP -- The F-B-I says terrorists might try to slip into the United States using cultural, arts or sports visas. A bulletin issued to 18-thousand state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide yesterday warns about the potential misuse of what are called P-visas. Such visas are granted by the State Department for people visiting the U-S for artistic, cultural or athletic purposes.
A federal law enforcement official who described the bulletin to The Associated Press today says it cites "recent intelligence."
Spies and defectors have in the past gained entry by tagging along with foreign sports teams or famous performers.
The State Department says more than 41-thousand of these special visas were issued in 2001.
Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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