'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

[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.

[Mo1]

Naaa .. something about stock fraud, then about israel and now they are talking sports

[Wolfstar]

I wonder if Lamont thinks that "talking" to these bastards would have stopped this???

Not likely. In his acceptance speech, Lamont said Israel is guilty of crimes against humanity.

[NormsRevenge]

Just stunning, isn't it?

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Yes.

Surprising, however,
No.

We essentially have been living in a very insulated cocoon here in the states, it has been almost 5 years since 9/11, the air of security many would say we have had is not all it is cracked up to be, imo. Perhaps what officials have chosen to do in downplaying the successes we have had in nipping operatives before they can act could have been better handled.

Not trying to be an alarmist , but Folks need to be vigilant, not obsessive in their observations of their surroundings but aware.

[Spktyr]

Once people are on transports, thy're a captive audience with no way to flee.

They used to try blowing up clubs, but too many people would survive that.

[del4hope]

You sure have had a stressful couple of weeks. Again, I will pray for your family.

[Spktyr]

If you have to ask, you probably wouldn't like the answer much anyway.

[NormsRevenge]

no peeking into graves... what's that called? Remote viewing?

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lol

I have never quite understood that whole thing..

[nopardons]

I saw it and that Congress critter was amazingly incoherent and
moronic.

[Lumper20]

Surely they allow one to carry cash. Buy some drinks, relax, and welcome to the USA. If you need a book then stay home. Try a nap or be nice to the person sitting next to you. If you yell out a few Arabic names and someone answers then get on the next flight.

[ChristianDefender]

I pray that ALL the terrorists were caught.

I think praying that all muslims with radical point of views be expelled off England is better... or just make England muzzie free...

[CindyDawg]

Prayers for all flying. I guess it would be unrealistic for airlines to cancel flights for a day or two?

[budman_2001]

Hmmmmmmmm, I wonder about a connection: The Missiles of 27 Rajab [An August 22 Attack Coming Up?]

[onyx]

This was a huge plan. Coast to Coast is explaining it. Scotland Yard is to be congratulated.

[ChadGore]

GOTCHYA!

[ARealMothersSonForever]

What do you mean "gone away"?

Perchance it will be several days before positive identification is made. If ever. They may have just gone away.

[Mo1]

ahhh .. they just mentioned a blurb of the plot for that's it .. now they are talking about troops in Iraq

[nopardons]

Offed? By their traveling companions?

[piasa]

Can someone explain to me why it is always transporation with these wackos when it comes to the UK and the US ? (9/11, shoe bomber, other foiled plots, etc.) Wouldn't an attack on a shopping mall or a club be far simpler and cause just as much terror?

It's transportation-envy; in their countries the closest thing they have to an effective transportation system has fleas.