'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.

[lula]

My mistake, WOW.....miss him too.

[synbad600]

Didn't read the entire thread, so sorry if someone already said this.

Rush just said yesterday that every time he goes on a short hiatus, something big happens. The all knowing Maha Rushie is right-on once more.

[Peach]

Today???? Now that IS interesting.

[Sacajaweau]

Thanks for the Dearborn reference, Peach. The folks here at FR are on the ball. Dearborn was mentioned several times.

[Doohickey]

I didn't hear that sort of specificity on the news. If true, that's more reasonable.

[Quix]

I am wondering if this is not the reason that he was so strident and outspoken about Islam last week during that press conference at the White House.

He must have known.

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I think you're quite perceptively right.

[patriciaruth]

Do you bring carry on with shampoo, hair gel, shaving cream/lotion, cough syrup?

[Quix]

We just CANNOT let those people EVER have control of this country again.
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would like to see your sentence on 25% of the billboards in America.

[stopem]

Good grief, guess it's an over the counter item now, he was surprised, but he's been retired now since 98.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

On carry on. You can still check your toiletries.

[Sacajaweau]

I believe it's iodine. We were given the option since I live near a poer plant. Never did pick it up. Maybe I'll change my mind.

[Bahbah]

Two men were charged Wednesday with money laundering in support of terrorism after authorities said they found airplane passenger lists and information on airport security checkpoints in their car.

Odd sentence. Finding passenger lists and airport security info would lead one to suspect money laundering?

[Quix]

Couldn't combinations of things taken aboard by several actors combined in the restroom somehow . . . do it?

[Quix]

right now, CAIR can go and get stuffed. These lunatics are threatening my wife and kids. We had better wake up and soon. These guys play for keeps and we're worried about hurting their feelings.
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I 1,000,000,000% agree with you.

[Sacajaweau]

The arrest charges are for the prosecutors. You make all the charges you can and sort it out later.

[mware]

I am so anrgy today. The supporters of the NYT's claiming their revealing how we tracked their finances did no harm.

Well NYT you almost had the blood of thousands on your hands again.

[Quix]

Maybe both.

But at least explosive.

[Pharmboy]

Since these were mainly Pakis, I wonder if Paki intelligence were the good guys here...Mousharraf has been a decent chap for a while now.

[patriciaruth]

I believe it is potassium iodide that is used when there may be nuclear fallout or dirty bomb attack. It takes up the iodide absorption sites on the thyroid and prevents the radioactive iodide/iodine from getting much into the thyroid.

The radioactive iodide could accumulate in the thyroid and cause cancer, especially in children who have higher metabolisms.

Has to be taken before the fallout hits.

[Quix]

The good guys stick with the battle for good over evil throughout their lives, sometimes taking a breather and recharging their batteries. The wimps become Neville Chamberlain in the history books. And then there are a lot of confused people milling around in between.

Well, as I say, holding hands with Stryker this last week has made me mindful of the sacrifices people make.

So, I wanted to touch bases with you again and say "God love you, soldier! Soldier on!"

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AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!