[HillRat]

Based on open sources, NSA has a fleet of about 100 vehicles at most in CONUS, so they would be more likely to fly vehicles cross-country if DIRNSA needed to use a fleet vehicle. Having said that, NSA doesn't just arbitrarily get involved in domestic law enforcement cases, even ones involving crypto, so let's wait to see if there's more evidence than a random HN post to support this allegation.

[berkeleynerd]

This is a completely fair comment and my source certainly isn't fully aware of the situation...they just relayed what they saw out the window and some discussion among staff. I wanted to make sure this information was recorded for posterity at the time it happened in the (unlikely) event Tim Cook was taken away in hand-cuffs or something similarly dramatic were to happen. I'm hoping someone from Apple feels brave enough to confirm the events here on HN. Ideally with a few pictures showing the motorcade. I doubt Apple PR will comment.

[ProGamerGov]

Did your source take anyone photos of the event with their phone?

[zenbsd]

^ the HN translation of "pics or it didn't happen"

[berkeleynerd]

Honestly, I didn't feel at liberty to ask and none were volunteered. I've been hoping someone from Apple would pick up on this thread and post them here.

[ProGamerGov]

Are these the vehicles in the convoy to Apple you were describing?

https://twitter.com/Honeybeast/status/700116621952552961

My knowledge of vehicle types is subpar.

[grmarcil]

No, those are all Ford. First three are Transit vans, then an Explorer and a Crown Vic.

[rudolf0]

Yeah, I would expect only FBI to be involved with this. Especially when meeting in-person.