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'Plot to blow up planes' foiled [UK TERROR THREAT LEVEL RAISED TO IMMINENT{U.S.raised terror level)
BBC News ^
| Thursday, 10 August 2006, 05:06 GMT 06:06 UK
| Unknown
Posted on 08/09/2006 10:17:04 PM PDT by gary_b_UK
A major terrorist plot to blow up planes in mid-flight has been disrupted by police, Scotland Yard says.
It is thought the plan was to detonate explosive devices smuggled on board aircraft in hand luggage.
During the night, police arrested a number of people in London after a counter-terrorist operation they said had lasted several months.
Police believe the attacks would have been particularly targeted at flights from the UK to the US.
The Department for Transport said security at all UK airports has been increased.
Passengers on all flights will not be allowed to take any hand luggage on to any flights in the UK.
Only the barest essentials - including passports and wallets - will be allowed to be carried on board in transparent plastic bags.
TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
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posted on
08/09/2006 10:17:07 PM PDT
by
gary_b_UK
To: Howlin; onyx
2
posted on
08/09/2006 10:19:25 PM PDT
by
Mo1
(Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
To: gary_b_UK
If they foiled it, how come they are at critical level?
3
posted on
08/09/2006 10:19:46 PM PDT
by
CindyDawg
To: gary_b_UK
I just saw this on CNN International and was coming to post the story. Yikes!
To: CindyDawg
There may be other attempts.
To: Mo1
6
posted on
08/09/2006 10:21:00 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: CindyDawg
I pray that ALL the terrorists were caught.
7
posted on
08/09/2006 10:21:10 PM PDT
by
rdl6989
To: gary_b_UK
There IS no Terrorist threat...noted experts Michael Moore and George Galloway both said so. [/sarc]
8
posted on
08/09/2006 10:21:29 PM PDT
by
kromike
To: CindyDawg
9
posted on
08/09/2006 10:21:40 PM PDT
by
Mo1
(Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
To: gary_b_UK
Just saw this on CNN International, the anchor said they were not sure they got them all.
To: gary_b_UK
Only the barest essentials - including passports and wallets - will be allowed to be carried on board in transparent plastic bags. Hope they'll at least allow you to bring a book to read. It is a long flight across the Atlantic.
11
posted on
08/09/2006 10:22:00 PM PDT
by
Drew68
To: gary_b_UK
>>A major terrorist plot to blow up planes in mid-flight has been disrupted by police, Scotland Yard says. It is thought the plan was to detonate explosive devices smuggled on board aircraft in hand luggage.<<
I wonder if they will stop allowing carry ons?
12
posted on
08/09/2006 10:22:04 PM PDT
by
gondramB
(We will have peace, when you and all your works have perished and the works of your dark master)
To: gary_b_UK
13
posted on
08/09/2006 10:22:07 PM PDT
by
highlander_UW
(I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
To: Mo1; Chena; NormsRevenge
But of course, we're not to worry about the missing Egyptain students.
14
posted on
08/09/2006 10:22:12 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: rdl6989
I pray all terrorists were killed.
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
To: highlander_UW
Dadgumit, you made me LOL on a serious thread!
17
posted on
08/09/2006 10:23:41 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(Pres.Bush ought to be ashamed of himself for allowing foreign countries right on our borders!!~~Zook)
To: gary_b_UK
They've raised the threat level to "Elmo"?!?
(I'm trying to be series, but this is hugh!)
18
posted on
08/09/2006 10:23:51 PM PDT
by
Redcloak
(Speak softly and wear a loud shirt.)
To: gary_b_UK
It is thought the plan was to detonate explosive devices smuggled on board aircraft in hand luggage. No hand luggage for you, Sid.
19
posted on
08/09/2006 10:24:13 PM PDT
by
Thinkin' Gal
(As it was in the days of NO...)
To: onyx
Yeah, interesting that they show up and go missing RIGHT BEFORE THE FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11!!!!!
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posted on
08/09/2006 10:24:39 PM PDT
by
djf
(A short fence is mathematically the same as NO FENCE...)
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