So let me get this straight! The FBI put a GPS tracking device on a students (Yasir Afifi) car. Apparently the Arab-American student was targeted for a terrorism investigation. Let's see, Yasir is a US born citizen and was under surveillance for about six months. FBI agents came to collect their property about 48 hours after it was discovered by a auto repair shop.

It's very disturbing to hear about this kind of thing happening under our noses. And best of all, it's all completely legal according to a ruling by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. They say it is "legal for law enforcement to secretly place a tracking device on a suspect's car" without getting a warrant and it doesn't matter if the car is parked in a private property or not. Yasir took pictures of the device and posted it for everyone to see. Some shots of the device are below!

Image Source : Reddit Post

The GSP device found in Yasir's car was an Orion Guardian ST820 tracking device made by a company called Cobham. This device is only sold to the army and law enforcement agencies. So this basically means none of us are "safe" in our own country--even citizens who have no connection with any terrorist groups. I am just glad this guy didn't get into any trouble and the FBI agents were nice to him. I can understand the FBI investigating possible terrorist plotting in the country and all but at least do a better job with your surveillance so your equipment is not so easily discovered. One thing I see wrong/disturbing about this whole thing is that they don't need any kind of warrant for any of it. But I guess what you don't know, won't hurt anyone -- until you find out that is.

Source : CNN