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.
First time I have heard that --- well, they really did their job this time. They deserve our thanks and our gratitude.
LOL!
BTW, I have no idea why I am up at this hour, but glad that I am.....
OMG, I know a guy who did that. He married a redneck woman and he had a couple son's. He was from pakistan but his passport or something said united arab emirates.
I cheated off his kid in spanish class.
The dad is back in the middle east now teaching or something like that.
That is really creepy!
Translation .. They know there are more planned but don't know where
Just found it myself, and thought I'd share.
Doesn't seem to be much good for indepth news though.
Chena,
My feelers are up, as it may. i have nothing substantial to add, regarding terror warnings. I hate to sound like a lefty operating on feelings, that's not my usual MO.
I lived in South Minneapolis, where they found El-whatevershisname today. We had the experience of Minneapolis schools. Mini burkhas are in fashion and tolerance is the buzzword.
He has family there, said one report. I can understand. Minnesota...Montana. What's a few vowels and consonants to guys with five names? He probably thought it was a misprint.
There are Dems who don't have more than one working brain cell.
I can't keep up! I wish I was shocked at these developments, but I can't say that I am. There's been too much going on and it all suggested serious trouble brewing (understatement).
you have FR mail
Fox saying that any liquids carried on board will have to be SIPPED by an adult before carry on?????
Good day and way to go Briish Friends!
Thanks Norm.
It's a full moon out tonight.
There are still people who don't realize that we are in a war to save Western Civilization.
= = = =
INDEED.
With far toooooooooooooo many traitors in the Senate, MSM, universities and a host of other organizations and locales.
God have mercy on our Republic.
May more patriots in heart wake up and get a clue!
http://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ncl=http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article1218129.ece&scoring=d
http://www.canadaeast.com/cp/world/article.php?articleID=30834
"British police thwart terrorist plot to blow up commercial aircraft"
LONDON (AP) - ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Police have arrested a number of people in London after a major covert counter-terrorist operation lasting several months, police said in a statement."
Got it, thanks!
Scary.
I hope they are just being cautious, but it sounds serious.
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