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'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

Posted on 08/09/2006 10:17:04 PM PDT by 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.


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To: Cindy

"A signifigant number of people" are in custody.


1,221 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:11 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: gary_b_UK
If there's up to thirty more still at large. the ones in custody should have burning straws put under their nails RIGHT NOW till they come up with info.

But I suppose they will get tea and crumpets and a free barrister instead.

Leni

1,222 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:12 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Israel Holds Firm !................No Retreat means No Repeat !)
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To: Jrabbit

US airports? The plan apparently was to blow them up in mid-air


1,223 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:14 AM PDT by GeronL (http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
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To: Cindy

Scotland Yard - Majority of arrests in London. Also have been arrests in Thames Valley and Birmingham.


1,224 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:33 AM PDT by conservative in nyc
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To: nopardons

Indeed! I have said my prayers of thanksgiving to God..


1,225 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:47 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Seeing More Clearly Now

There's a reason fatties ask for window seats.


1,226 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:48 AM PDT by The Red Zone
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To: Cindy

Community leaders=imams?


1,227 posted on 08/10/2006 1:48:59 AM PDT by Eurotwit (WI)
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To: SeaBiscuit

I guess I am too... I meant it seriously though...lol.


1,228 posted on 08/10/2006 1:49:05 AM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: GeronL
Always!

Scotland Yard says that most arrests were made in London, but also in Birmingham and another place.

Our CIA has been involved for months. It was a MAJOR operation! And the Brits will take WHATEVER ACTIONS to keep people safe.

1,229 posted on 08/10/2006 1:49:23 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; nwctwx; All

"It's a major operation.." Public should remain...."vigilant."


1,230 posted on 08/10/2006 1:49:47 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: The Red Zone

Hey.. this fat guy likes ANY seat


1,231 posted on 08/10/2006 1:49:49 AM PDT by GeronL (http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
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To: conservative in nyc

Therein lies a problem with this whole "global economy" idea. It may not be sustainable until we get a handle on Islam and stamp out the menace.

Until then, buy a good car and a fuel card, or maintain status quo.


1,232 posted on 08/10/2006 1:49:52 AM PDT by NorthWoody (Hey, politicians! Stand up, be men, do your jobs and close the borders while there's still time.)
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To: Cindy

21 in custody right now, more sought


1,233 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:19 AM PDT by GeronL (http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
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To: nopardons

They won't give #'s of people involved


1,234 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:23 AM PDT by Mo1 (Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
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To: BigSkyFreeper
The left aint got a damned clue. They really don't care. In fact, they believe that if terrorists can be ignored or appeased, the terrorists will leave everyone alone. That's what got the U.S. in trouble on 9/11, Spain on 3/11 and Britain on 7/7.

Appeasement may explain the thinking of the naive, pacifist left. But there are others on the left who have a Romanticist fascination with the Rebel. Muslim rejection and violence against Western culture fulfills these leftists' fantasies of rebellion. These are the types who wear Che Guevara T-shirts. There is always an admiration for anyone who revolts against the "system." Hence the secret admiration of Islamofascists.

1,235 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:25 AM PDT by stripes1776
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To: backhoe; Velveeta

21 people in custody...operation is ongoing...there will be furhter developments


1,236 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:33 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: onyx
I guess I am too... I meant it seriously though...lol.

You knit in a rocker every time someone is about to be executed! lol

1,237 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:42 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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To: Mo1

This was intended to be mass murder on a unimaginable scale.

That is is quote.


1,238 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:43 AM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: Jrabbit

Overseas...I think.


1,239 posted on 08/10/2006 1:50:51 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: GeronL

I mean which airports the planes were headed for? Or maybe it didn't matter....just any plane heading for the US...


1,240 posted on 08/10/2006 1:51:02 AM PDT by Jrabbit (Scuse me??)
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