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To: Old Sarge; backhoe; piasa; All

http://www.hindustantimes.com/onlineCDA/PFVersion.jsp?article=http://10.81.141.122/news/5983_1150511,00430005.htm

"Alert in London as explosive material gets stolen"

UK Bureau
London, December 13

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "All anti-terrorist units have been put on high alert following the theft of 10 large propane gas canisters from a warehouse in Shepherd's Bush in west London. Scotland Yard's senior detectives suspect that the theft could have been masterminded by Al-Qaeda, and terrorists linked to the dreaded outfit could be planning a massive gas bomb blast in London.

A senior detective was quoted saying on Sunday night: "This is a very serious situation. It is enough explosive material to cause large devastation and loss of life." The canisters, each containing 47kg (103lb) of gas, were stolen last weekend.

The theft has the detectives recall that two years ago, Al-Qaeda terrorists had driven a truck loaded with propane gas bottles into a Tunisian synagogue, killing 14 German tourists. They have also tried to use small gas canisters as grenades hidden in children's toys."


3,034 posted on 12/15/2004 1:53:24 AM PST by Cindy
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To: Cindy

Well now, the pattern continues to England. Interesting.


3,141 posted on 12/15/2004 6:58:47 PM PST by Oorang (I want to breathe the fresh air of freedom, at the dawn of every day, it's the American way.)
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