Posted on 09/14/2009 1:43:10 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
LONDON – In a case that altered airport security worldwide, three British Muslims were imprisoned Monday for at least 30 years each for a plot to kill thousands by blowing up trans-Atlantic airliners with liquid explosives hidden in soda bottles.
The judge described the foiled suicide bombings — meant to rival the Sept. 11 attacks — as "a grave and wicked" conspiracy, likely the most serious terrorist case ever dealt with by a British court. The plot's disclosure prompted an immediate ban on taking some liquids onboard passenger jets, a measure that remains in place, inconveniencing passengers throughout the world.
Abdulla Ahmed Ali — the plot's ringleader — was given a minimum of 40 years in prison, one of the longest sentences ever handed out by a British court. Assad Sarwar, 29, and Tanvir Hussain, 28, were imprisoned for a minimum of 36 years and 32 years respectively at London's high security Woolwich Crown Court.
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But if they had succeeded in their bombing plot, they could have expected to serve no more than 9 years.
The West has corrupt leaders at the helm.
More fine by-products of Islam, a booming religion.
Where is the short rope and a long fall!
Heavy terms of imprisonment for Muslims in Britain? I thought the PM would have excused their behavior as a “religious observance!”
fyi
With Mediocre (once great) britain, I was expecting a "harsh" penalty to be like the Pink Floyd lyrics from Another Brick In The Wall - the judge ordering their jailhouse PUDDING withheld.
This is why I cannot carry a bottle of water on the plane with me.
Chances are the Muslims will make lovely brides. For the criminals inside I mean.
No, just wimps.
The only hefty sentence of merit was execution....immediately
A “life” sentence in Britain means they’ll be out in less than 10 & they’ll have their every whim and need catered to...they’re set!
Wow.
Just... wow.
See that you don't put them in the Comfy Chair.
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