http://atlantapost.com/2011/05/03/us-europe-on-defensive-for-retaliation-attacks/

MAY 03, 2011 02:42 PM
By Charlotte Young
Law enforcement agencies have no time to relax after the death of long time wanted fugitive Osama bin Laden.
The FBI and Department Homeland Security are warning law enforcement groups across the country to be aware of home-grown extremist attacks in the near future in response to bin Laden’s killing.
The Associated Press reports that there are no known plans of retaliation as of yet, and the national terrorism level has not been raised. However, officials are certain that cities, mass transit, and government and aviation buildings are still at risk for terrorist plans. Additional police and intelligence monitoring has been positioned in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.
These precautions have also extended worldwide to Americans living abroad and to U.S. embassies.
Even some European nations are reinforcing security measures. Interpol has cautioned its 188 member countries to stay “on full alert.” Britain, Italy and Germany have all increased police presence at potential target areas.

European leaders are calling bin Laden’s death a “symbolic value.” But, the leaders warn that terrorist groups in Europe have long acted independently of bin Laden; they fear that these groups may attempt to avenge bin Laden’s death.