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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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To: GeronL
I heard that. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
To: beaversmom
I guess you're right. Subhumans.
1,142
posted on
08/10/2006 1:35:39 AM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: GOPrincess
1,143
posted on
08/10/2006 1:35:40 AM PDT
by
SeaBiscuit
(God Bless America and All who protect and preserve this Great Nation.)
To: AmeriBrit
To: Humbug
I wonder if any UK newspaper will send out their Muslim reporters to write a story about how these 18-50 men had "nothing in common" ala the Toronto Star
1,145
posted on
08/10/2006 1:35:52 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
To: nopardons
No, what I was saying was that they uncovered the plot and they weren't going to blow airplanes up today. I was just answering the question posted to me. The person didn't ask if they uncovered the plot months ago. They asked whether it was going to be implemented today.
To: kromike
And John Kerry said it was "exagerrated".
1,147
posted on
08/10/2006 1:35:57 AM PDT
by
Recovering_Democrat
(I am SO glad to no longer be associated with the party of "dependence on government"!)
To: Mo1
Ok, no cases.
No electrical keys as well.
Sounds like UK is really cracking down. Wish the US would do the same.
1,148
posted on
08/10/2006 1:36:04 AM PDT
by
mtbopfuyn
(I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
To: nwctwx; SlowBoat407; backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; All
This is unconfirmed: 2 Suspects still outstanding.
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http://www.foxnews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,207703,00.html
AP
"U.S. Raises Flight Threat Levels to Highest Point After British Plot"
Thursday, August 10, 2006
PHOTOS
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STORIES
London Police Disrupt Terrorist Plot to Blow Up Aircraft in Mid-Flight
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON The U.S. government raised its threat warning to the highest level for commercial flights from Britain to the United States early Thursday in response to a reported terror plot in London and also stepped up the general level for all flights within the U.S. or entering the country.
"We believe that these arrests (in London) have significantly disrupted the threat, but we cannot be sure that the threat has been entirely eliminated or the plot completely thwarted," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in announcing that the threat level for flights from Britain to the United States has been raised to the highest "severe or red" level.
"To defend further against any remaining threat from this plot, we will also raise the threat level to high, or orange, for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the United States," Chertoff said."
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Recap and updates for those waking up:
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=105&sid=876547
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=105&pid=0&sid=876547&page=2
August 10th, 2006
"British Police Thwart Aircraft Bomb Plot"
Aug 10th - 2:19am
1,149
posted on
08/10/2006 1:36:52 AM PDT
by
Cindy
To: GeronL
You think Homeland Security is installing some listening/scanning devices?
Don't know - the problem seems to be localized to the west coast of the United States, from what I've heard from others. Ports are starting to come back up, but their numbers are limited.
A lot of peer to peer networks just got nuked.
1,150
posted on
08/10/2006 1:37:08 AM PDT
by
kingu
(Yeah, I'll vote in 2006, just as soon as a party comes along who listens.)
To: Mo1
Beyond my comprehension --- even the Nazi's cared about THEIR own children.
1,151
posted on
08/10/2006 1:37:08 AM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: conservative in nyc; burzum; Mo1
1,152
posted on
08/10/2006 1:37:10 AM PDT
by
Allegra
(FReeping LIVE! from "the other war zone.")
To: Allegra
I see Mo has answered your question on the threat level.
As with our own media, the Arab channels don't get it right either, eh? :o)
Stay safe - the Houston humidity is waiting for you. :o)
To: nopardons
1,154
posted on
08/10/2006 1:37:17 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
To: onyx
It's the offspring you get when you breed religion with a black hole.
To: mtbopfuyn
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo...glasses and contact cases are a no no; not the eyeglasses and contacts.
To: mtbopfuyn
Sounds like UK is really cracking down. Wish the US would do the same. I think the Brits just paved the way for us to do it also
Though I have no doubt the ACLU will be screaming up a storm
1,157
posted on
08/10/2006 1:37:42 AM PDT
by
Mo1
(Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
To: MEG33
1,158
posted on
08/10/2006 1:38:13 AM PDT
by
Cindy
To: GOPrincess
I don't see why they bother bording planes since blowing up the airport would cause more destruction and death.
1,159
posted on
08/10/2006 1:38:17 AM PDT
by
mtbopfuyn
(I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
To: Allegra
Air ports here are on RED, the nation is on ORANGE.
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