Interesting read on FBI “Patriot Conspiracy” operations in the 1990’s

This was published last month, but I only recently discovered it via Bruce Schneier.

The operation’s intent, secondary to the threats on paper at least, was to broadly collect intelligence on the Patriot movement’s members and activities, according to records of the investigation and former FBI agents who worked on the case.

Three Patriot groups were directly targeted by PATCON — [Texas Light Infantry], an Alabama organization called Civilian Material Assistance, and the Tennessee-based American Pistol and Rifle Association.

My favorite part of the article is where the FBI reported that two groups got together, and each accused the other of being infiltrated and under surveillance. They were both right.

You know how to tell which one is the FBI informant, right? He’s the one advocating violence.