JUNE 30, 2007 : (UK : TERRORIST ATTACK ON GLASGOW INTL AIRPORT-----See GLASGOW DOCTOR'S PLOT, 200700EUROPE, CAR BOMB / GLASGOW AIRPORT PLOT, AUSTRALIA) The failed car bombs discovered in London on 29 Jun [see TIGER TIGER NIGHTCLUB PLOT] and the attack on Glasgow International Airport the next day demonstrate evolving terrorist use of improvised explosive devices. The rear seating area of the vehicle in the London Haymarket contained a mix of 52 gallons of gasoline, 18-20 boxes of roofing nails and two propane tanks. This device was covered by blankets. The device was connected to a mobile phone; apparently a triggering device. Authorities subsequently located a similar car bomb at an underground garage in Hyde Park. The vehicle in Glasgow was traveling at a speed of approximately 30 mph when it was driven into a pedestrian door in the terminal. It was loaded with gasoline and gas cylinders. Eye witnesses reported one of the vehicle’s occupants poured gasoline under the car after the crash. Terrorism experts speculate these individuals were attempting to use these devices to create a Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE). A BLEVE occurs when the high temperature of the fire heats a container of compressed liquid beyond its boiling point, increasing the internal pressure until the container fails and ruptures. Unlike multi-phased operations that lure first responders to a blast scene only to explode a secondary device that injures/kills responders, a BLEVE is incorporated in one device.-------- "BLEVE Tactics May Endanger First Responders," From a Department of Homeland Security intelligence brief.282 posted on 08/04/2007 7:07:53 AM PDT by Godzilla | To 281 |
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AUGUST 2, 2007 : (UK : SLOW PURSUIT OF VAN ENDS UP HOT IN LIVERPOOL -- EXPLODING VAN KILLS DRIVER, INJJURED 5 POLICE OFFICERS---- See 200700europe) Five police officers were injured and a motorist died last night after a van exploded that they had been following. The driver, who has not been named by Merseyside Police, was stopped shortly before 10pm close to Liverpool city centre, after a “slow pursuit”. Officers said that after the van stopped it exploded and caught fire. The driver was taken to hospital suffering from serious injuries but died later. All the officers were also taken to hospital. Two were released after treatment but three have been kept in with serious but not life-threatening injuries, according to a police spokesman. A number of residents were evacuated after the explosion but have since been allowed to return home. A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “Officers are currently trying to establish the cause of the explosion but it’s too early to rule anything out. “However, it has been confirmed there were no explosive devices in the van.” The investigation into what caused the explosion is being carried out with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. The matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. -----------Five police hurt as suspicious van explodes August 2, 2007 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article2185535.ece
other notable car bombs...
We're in for more attacks like this. We're not safe. Not at all.....