A leaked internal intelligence report has shockingly revealed that more than 3,500 passengers traveling from Ebola affected nations have been allowed to enter the United States without being properly screened since January 1, 2014, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Intelligence and Liaison report exclusively obtained by Breitbart Texas.
At least 18 populated U.S. cities across the nation have granted individuals entry without any special screening. Specifically, New York City was one of the states through which the "vast majority of the 3,566 of passengers with a nexus to the nation of origin for the current Ebola outbreak either deplaned in or traveled through," according to Breitbart.
The term "nexus" refers to passengers who flew from the Ebola stricken nation to a second nation, and then from the second nation into the United States. The outbreak of the deadly disease started in Guinea's remote southeast in February and has since spread across the region.
Other cities include Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Dallas, Miami, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, and Cleveland.
"According to CBP [Customs and Border Protection] data, since January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014, a total of 3,566 passengers with a nexus to Guinea transited through or arrived at U.S. airports," the leaked report exclusively reports.
The alarming revelation also mentions of individuals with a nexus to Ebola affected nations not being tested or asked to bear through special processes.
"The Level 3 travel alert issued by the CDC on July 31st remains in effect as of August 13, 2014. The travel alert urges all U.S. residents to avoid nonessential travel to Guinea. Although CBP is not doing any additional screening of passengers from the affected countries, CBP has enhanced their screening routine processes through guidance and training. Additionally, CDC is providing assistance with exit screening and communication efforts in West Africa to prevent sick travelers from boarding planes."
Meanwhile, Breitbart stated that the leaked report had been provided by a United States federal agent.
"This internal report, coupled with the current Ebola case in Dallas, reveals that our government is not only allowing individuals from Ebola-stricken nations to enter the U.S. with only the basic screening they give to passengers from any foreign nation, but the claims of the issue being properly addressed in the West African countries are untrue," said the unidentified U.S. federal agent speaking on condition of anonymity.
"The CBP is taking no action to screen individuals entering the U.S. from Ebola-stricken nations. We are doing nothing. All we are doing is asking authorities in nations with Ebola to stick a thermometer in the mouths of people boarding planes. That does nothing to keep Americans safe from Ebola," the agent said.
The leaked report can be viewed here. According to Breitbart, "there are nine pages in total and no redactions have been made. The report is labeled "UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE" and contains a warning stating that the document is not to be made available to the media, the general public, or non-secure internet servers. It further states that some of this information may not be available through the Freedom of Information Act."
