'Plot to blow up planes' foiled [UK TERROR THREAT LEVEL RAISED TO IMMINENT{U.S.raised terror level)

BBC News ^ | Thursday, 10 August 2006, 05:06 GMT 06:06 UK | Unknown

[gary_b_UK]

A major terrorist plot to blow up planes in mid-flight has been disrupted by police, Scotland Yard says.

It is thought the plan was to detonate explosive devices smuggled on board aircraft in hand luggage.

During the night, police arrested a number of people in London after a counter-terrorist operation they said had lasted several months.

Police believe the attacks would have been particularly targeted at flights from the UK to the US.

The Department for Transport said security at all UK airports has been increased.

Passengers on all flights will not be allowed to take any hand luggage on to any flights in the UK.

Only the barest essentials - including passports and wallets - will be allowed to be carried on board in transparent plastic bags.

[nopardons]

I heard that. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh

[onyx]

I guess you're right. Subhumans.

[SeaBiscuit]

Wow..Scary....

[nopardons]

bttt

[GeronL]

I wonder if any UK newspaper will send out their Muslim reporters to write a story about how these 18-50 men had "nothing in common" ala the Toronto Star

[richiehass]

No, what I was saying was that they uncovered the plot and they weren't going to blow airplanes up today. I was just answering the question posted to me. The person didn't ask if they uncovered the plot months ago. They asked whether it was going to be implemented today.

[Recovering_Democrat]

And John Kerry said it was "exagerrated".

[mtbopfuyn]

Ok, no cases.

No electrical keys as well.

Sounds like UK is really cracking down. Wish the US would do the same.

[Cindy]

This is unconfirmed: 2 Suspects still outstanding.

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"U.S. Raises Flight Threat Levels to Highest Point After British Plot"
Thursday, August 10, 2006

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London Police Disrupt Terrorist Plot to Blow Up Aircraft in Mid-Flight
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON — The U.S. government raised its threat warning to the highest level for commercial flights from Britain to the United States early Thursday in response to a reported terror plot in London and also stepped up the general level for all flights within the U.S. or entering the country.

"We believe that these arrests (in London) have significantly disrupted the threat, but we cannot be sure that the threat has been entirely eliminated or the plot completely thwarted," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in announcing that the threat level for flights from Britain to the United States has been raised to the highest "severe or red" level.

"To defend further against any remaining threat from this plot, we will also raise the threat level to high, or orange, for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the United States," Chertoff said."

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Recap and updates for those waking up:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=105&sid=876547
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=105&pid=0&sid=876547&page=2

August 10th, 2006
"British Police Thwart Aircraft Bomb Plot"
Aug 10th - 2:19am

[kingu]

You think Homeland Security is installing some listening/scanning devices?

Don't know - the problem seems to be localized to the west coast of the United States, from what I've heard from others. Ports are starting to come back up, but their numbers are limited.

A lot of peer to peer networks just got nuked.

[onyx]

Beyond my comprehension --- even the Nazi's cared about THEIR own children.

[Allegra]

Thanks.

[daybreakcoming]

I see Mo has answered your question on the threat level.

As with our own media, the Arab channels don't get it right either, eh? :o)

Stay safe - the Houston humidity is waiting for you. :o)

[GeronL]

Denial equals lefties

[The Red Zone]

It's the offspring you get when you breed religion with a black hole.

[nopardons]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo...glasses and contact cases are a no no; not the eyeglasses and contacts.

[Mo1]

Sounds like UK is really cracking down. Wish the US would do the same.

I think the Brits just paved the way for us to do it also

Though I have no doubt the ACLU will be screaming up a storm

[Cindy]

DITTO that MEG33.

[mtbopfuyn]

I don't see why they bother bording planes since blowing up the airport would cause more destruction and death.

[nopardons]

Air ports here are on RED, the nation is on ORANGE.