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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.
TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
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To: Allegra
1,401
posted on
08/10/2006 2:21:06 AM PDT
by
Mo1
(Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
To: onyx
SKY-TV before they switched back to Fox News
1,402
posted on
08/10/2006 2:21:23 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
To: BigSkyFreeper
To: GeronL
Peddling that religion of peace crap is going to be a harder sell. Same goes for "moderate Muslims."
1,404
posted on
08/10/2006 2:23:09 AM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: BigSkyFreeper
1,405
posted on
08/10/2006 2:23:36 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: mtbopfuyn
I thought of that earlier myself. The term I'd use is "diversion" though.
1,406
posted on
08/10/2006 2:23:39 AM PDT
by
NorthWoody
(Hey, politicians! Stand up, be men, do your jobs and close the borders while there's still time.)
To: mtbopfuyn
I haven't been to bed yet, haven't had any coffee, and asking if the killing of thousands, being used as a "DISTRACTION", is bloody stupid!
To: NormsRevenge
most likely they all planned to stay in the US and the school thing was just to get the visa. The oddity of so many off one flight with the same destination school is what drew attention to it.
To: onyx
I went to refill my iced tea... no not the Long Island kind... dang it.Lightweight.
:)
1,409
posted on
08/10/2006 2:23:56 AM PDT
by
BigSkyFreeper
(There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
To: It's me
lol..you're right. Guess it's to late for me to be up!
To: Ben Chad
To: Mo1
Well, now what?
It's going to be a loooooong day for us.
1,412
posted on
08/10/2006 2:24:32 AM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: onyx
Ahh.. go file your nails. ;-)
1,413
posted on
08/10/2006 2:24:41 AM PDT
by
SeaBiscuit
(God Bless America and All who protect and preserve this Great Nation.)
To: MEG33
I don't know, but I suspect that Scotland Yard and the CIA and the FB I know.
To: nopardons
I need to get some sleep too... its nearly 4:30 AM
1,415
posted on
08/10/2006 2:24:54 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
To: nopardons
So now you're calling me names, huh? Nice....
To: MEG33
Obviously, so do some here as well. :-(
To: NinoFan
the fact they very easily could if they wanted to is the most disturbing part. it hasn't been done at least in part because the enemy hasn't made it a priority.
To: BigSkyFreeper
See Post
1295. It was going on long before the 60's. This goes back to the Stalinists.
1,419
posted on
08/10/2006 2:26:06 AM PDT
by
Timeout
(I hate MediaCrats!)
To: richiehass
So now you're calling me names, huh? Nice....We were all n00b's at one time or another. Good Lord.
1,420
posted on
08/10/2006 2:26:10 AM PDT
by
BigSkyFreeper
(There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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