Though much is presented through the press concerning the super-toxic warfare chemicals, it is very likely that a terrorist may choose to use a more readily available source for a WMD—TIC used to cause significant casualties. TICs, under certain circumstances of exposure, can cause harmful effects to living organisms just as effectively as military chemical agents. Sources of TICs include:

• Chemical manufacturing plants
• Food processing, storage facilities with large anhydrous ammonia tanks, and chemical transportation assets
• Gasoline and jet fuel storage tanks at distribution centers
• Airports, and barge terminals with compressed gasses in tanks, pipelines, and pumping stations
• Industries in which cyanide and mercury compounds are used
• Pesticide manufacturing and supply distributors
• Educational, medical, and research laboratories