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U.S. Attorneys' Manual
Criminal Resource Manual

1670. Destruction Of Government Property -- Other Statutes Affected

Title 18, United States Code, Section 1362 is a designated "Federal crime of terrorism" if the offense is "calculated to influence or affect the conduct of government by intimidation or coercion, or to retaliate against government conduct . . . ." 18 U.S.C. § 2332b(g)(5). If such is present, the FBI is the primary Federal investigative agency. See 18 U.S.C. §  2332b(f).

[cited in USAM 9-66.500]