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http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/08/10/ap2939770.html

Associated Press
U.S. Raises Threat Level at Airports
08.10.2006, 03:24 AM





ARTICLE SNIPPET: "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.

A statement issued by Chertoff said "currently, there is no indication ... of plotting within the United States."

"Consistent with these higher threat levels, the Transportation Security Administration is coordinating with federal partners, airport authorities and commercial airlines on expanding the intensity of existing security requirements," Chertoff said.

"Due to the nature of the threat revealed by this investigation, we are prohibiting any liquids, including beverages, hair gels, and lotions from being carried on the airplane."

He said the changes take effect at 4 a.m. local time across the United States and will be undated as warranted."


1,006 posted on 08/10/2006 1:10:54 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

"..Chertoff said "currently, there is no indication ... of plotting within the United States."

I'm not taking that seriously..


1,017 posted on 08/10/2006 1:13:56 AM PDT by SeaBiscuit (God Bless America and All who protect and preserve this Great Nation.)
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To: Cindy

I know nothing about explosives....but it sounds like the terrorists have something liquid or maybe gel like? One time, on Bonanza, some clear liquid blew up and blinded Little Joe.....


1,036 posted on 08/10/2006 1:16:52 AM PDT by Jrabbit (Scuse me??)
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