'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.

[Petronski]

And it's not workable.

I'm sure those who are uncomfortable with compliance will be denied boarding.

CNNi: Brussels has canceled all flights to the UK

[Howlin]

I'm sure they're Swedes. :-)

[Seeing More Clearly Now]

"Normally one is admonished severely NOT to check prescription medicine. People will doubtless lose vital medications they need not during flight but immediately afterwards, this way."

It would require time and effort, but people could mail a set of their medicine ahead to their final destination.

[nopardons]

BTTT

[sofaman]

right now, CAIR can go and get stuffed. These lunatics are threatening my wife and kids. We had better wake up and soon. These guys play for keeps and we're worried about hurting their feelings.

[onyx]

You have my continued prayers.
Sorry I didn't have the chance to meet you a few weeks back while I was in San Diego.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Sky News (per Fox): Liquid chemical devices may have been part of the plot.

[GeorgeBerryman]

Not all - some are undoubtedly Mohammedan infiltrators.

Or they're Jihadi Groupies, like Lynne Stewart! Seriously - it's that same mentality that women who marry prisoners have.

[Mo1]

Sky News reporting ... Brussels has canceled flights

[jellybean]

Douglas Hagmann just came back on C2C and said the general alert level is Orange...red for air travel.

[DocRock]

"Aren't these Sky News folks great?

Fox should run them in the evening instead of replays of Hannity. I agree. I hate watching reruns when we are in such "interesting" times.

[lonevoice]

I don't know. It sounds more like they're concerned about biological weaponry than something explosive.

[Dallas59]

Odorless Liquid Explosives

[RacerX1128]

Brussels cancels flight......liquid chemical "device" suspected

[Pukin Dog]

Could be.

I can guess what will be next, too. Seatbelts signs will probably stay on through international flights, and anyone getting up without informing a flight attendant of their intentions will be subject to arrest.

[The Red Zone]

The simultaneity is important to prevent the other flights from being aborted.

[sofaman]

we sure have Mom...I'll breath one huge sigh of relief when they are all back..

[Cindy]

No spray cans, too.

Brussells cancels all flights to London for the time being.
Sky News.

[onyx]

\Flights to London.

[patriciaruth]

What the hell is wrong with America? ...Wake up America...who did he die for?

He died for the final triumph of God in the fight with Satan for control of humanity.

I wrote to a soldier in Iraq just a few hours ago:

There are a lot of solid people back here in the U.S. and then a large collection of ninnies. It will be so all your life long.

...

The good guys stick with the battle for good over evil throughout their lives, sometimes taking a breather and recharging their batteries. The wimps become Neville Chamberlain in the history books. And then there are a lot of confused people milling around in between.

Well, as I say, holding hands with Stryker this last week has made me mindful of the sacrifices people make.

So, I wanted to touch bases with you again and say "God love you, soldier! Soldier on!"