U.S. attorney 'confident' Obama not threatened

By John C. Ensslin, Judi Villa, April M. Washington

Originally published 05:15 p.m., August 25, 2008
Updated 06:57 a.m., August 26, 2008

AURORA ? The U.S. Attorney for Colorado said authorities are "absolutely confident" three men arrested on weapons and drug charges posed no threat to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

Aurora Police held a news conference Monday to announce the arrests and said that during their investigation officers seized a bullet-proof vest, two rifles ? one of which was stolen; another had a hunting scope ? plus ammunition, drugs and walkie-talkies.

"We're aware of the matter discussed tonight by the Aurora Police Department," said Colorado U.S. Attorney Troy Eid in a statement late Monday night. "Federal law enforcement is working hand-in-glove with the Aurora Police Department. Because this matter is currently under investigation, there is little we can say right now.

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