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Many Americans would like to believe that terror groups no longer threaten the United States, eight years after the attacks of 9/11.  Do not count the FBI and NY law enforcement among those with that mistaken belief. This week the FBI and NY City Police Department collaborated to arrest alleged ringleader Najibullah Zazi, and two other men in a plot to perpetrate a terror attack using explosives. The case on Zazi was opened over a year ago, in August 2008.  Zazi has admitted having ties to Al Qaeda, and received weapons and terrorism style training in Pakistan.  Zazi has been a legal resident in the US since 1999, and currently resides in Denver.  He recently took a road-trip to NYC which set legal authorities into action. FBI and police suspect that over 3 teams of at least 4 men apiece were being organized for an attack.  Zazi's computer which was confiscated by authorities was found to contain bomb making instructions and video of NY City's Grand Central Station, as well as information on the city's stadium facilities. A New York City Imam is also being held by authorities. A CBS news report quotes NY City Attorney General Eric Holder stating that the plot is "very serious".  ABC news cites a senior law enforcement agent stating, "I've never been so worried." Hats off to the FBI and NYC Police for continuing to keep our country safe.  But lets not be fooled into believing that grave terror threats do not exist because of the heroic efforts of our law enforcement.  Radicals remain intent on perpetrating attacks that threaten national security and the American way of life.