Top Osama man seized

The Sun (U.K.) ^ | 10/25/2002 | DUNCAN LARCOMBE and NIC CECIL

[Pokey78]

Qatada ... went on run in people carrier

ARMED anti-terror detectives have arrested the man described as Osama bin Laden’s “ambassador to Europe”.

Hardline cleric Abu Qatada was seized in a raid on a London flat.

The 42-year-old has been accused by eight countries of being a pivotal figure in the al-Qa’ida network.

He was also dubbed “Britain’s most wanted man” following the September 11 strikes.

But last month French security accused MI5 of “hiding” Qatada and his family in a safe house in northern England.

He had not been seen for ten months since he went on the run from his home in Acton, West London, in a people carrier.

However, he recently broke cover to praise bin Laden for the Twin Towers attacks in a ten-page essay on the internet.

And on Wednesday Scotland Yard’s anti-terrorist unit and MI5 swooped on an address in Bermondsey, South London.

Last night insiders described his arrest as a “major breakthrough”.

Qatada — real name Sheikh Omar Mahmood Abu Omar — is being held in maximum security Belmarsh Prison, East London.

He is alleged to have recruited key players including “twentieth hijacker” Zacharias Moussaoui and Shoe Bomber Richard Reid.

European intelligence chiefs also claim to have evidence of his close contact with bin Laden’s henchmen. Some may even have made frequent visits to London.

Qatada fled days before the tough Anti-Terrorist and Security Act came into force. He was expected to be the first to be held under its powers.

Last night the Met confirmed a 42-year-old had been arrested.

[F-117A]

Bump! He also looks like a member of the People's Islamic Group?

[lawdude]

"...is being held in maximum security Belmarsh Prison, East London. "

He should be held in a comfortable morgue at room temp whilst awaiting burial.

[gov_bean_ counter]

We will listen for the Sounds of Silence from the Lib Dems on this one too.

[mombonn]

Aw, nuts! I thought this was "Caption This". My entry, fwiw, is:

"I can't believe I ate the whole thing!"

[A_perfect_lady]

Mine was: "Proof that the muslim world veils the wrong sex."

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Bump! He also looks like a member of the People's Islamic Group?

No wonder these monsters turn out to be so evil -- there's no way they "get any" growing up with looks like that. He looks like a cross between a Troglodyte and a Moorlock, if you ask me.

[Zack Nguyen]

This is good. He should be administered sodium pentothal immediately until every last bit of information he knows is rung out of him.

[Don Carlos]

"I can't believe I ate the whole thing!"

Hehehe. How about, "best side of ribs I ever ate".

[shattered]

This seems to be good news.

But what is a "people carrier"? LOL!

[Scott from the Left Coast]

He looks like some strange cross between a mullah and Budha.

[MattinNJ]

If I'm not mistaken, Dubya keeps a chart with all these guys pictures on it. He keeps checking them off one by one-KIA, captured, KIA, captured, etc...His patience is paying off.

I admit to not being the biggest Bush fan at first. I liked him, but I'm more of a Rumsfeld or Cheney kind of guy. Now I think Dubya ranks up there slightly below Reagan-I never thought I would see that in my lifetime.

[A CA Guy]

I think he swallowed his moon god!

[steve-b]

...I can't believe I ate the whole thing....

[patriciaruth]

Bump!

[Professional]

Is that a Rolex? Allah just loves him, I guess.

[Professional]

"I and Osama, are one" is what fatso is saying. Apparently he's eaten the thinner Bin Ladin and provided excellent cover for the King of terrorists.

[slimer]

He looks like a PIG to me. ;>)

[F-117A]

Burp!

[CatoRenasci]

CAPTION: mmmmmmm, there's nothing tastes as good as Pulled Pork BBQ !