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.
Nice to see a nice balanced perspective :~)
Not working hard at it. Work with GPS everyday.
Inconvenience. Geeeesh.
Let's see now..comparing the relative value of bringing my shampoo versus whether I live long enough to wash my hair again...tough call. :)
Isn't Bush on vacation too? Just proves these men can multi-task.
Reporting you can bring your glasses but without the case?? and women sanitary items (not boxed) they know a lot more then they are telling us. I suspect they think women might be involved with that last item listed.
FWIW, bible scholars considers the number 8 as signifying "new beginnings".
He has a fund raiser planned today. I hope Tony talks him out of it. It sure would give the media something to critize him for. I have already heard it mentioned three times on Fox.
Traffic violation?? Which one of the cops backed into his tail light while he was parked?? :-)
Yes, the list is missing quite a few incidents and unfortunately, is still growing. It will continue to grow as long as people keep their politically correct heads in the sand....
Blair has been a friend no doubt. (but right now he is in the doghouse because of the Margaret Thatcher story, LOL!)
Remember the story about the Allies breaking the Nazi Code in WWII?
They learned of Nazi plans to bomb a city in England, but did not warn the citizens because it would tip off the Nazi's.
I think of that often during this War on Terror whenever the NYT's or "Unnamed Sources" leak classified info.
;) Actually, I prefer to pick up what I need where I go. No extra weight to haul around, no fear of leakage. Hotels have most of it complimentary. Trial/travel-sized items are available in the stores.
As I recall one of the 911 terrorist was stopped by cops but the cops let him go.
Mitt Romey just activated the National Guard.
Romney activating the National Guard to protect Logan. Romney's running for President.
Tony would more likely tell the President, to get out in front of the story, and slap the MSM down before the go into mega - spin mode.
With this type of plot, carry-on luggage isn't the only problem. Checked bags can be just as dangerous.
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Based on information or is he grandstanding?
Prescription medication is allowed as long as it's in the passenger's name...
They just reported that the president will be addressing this issue in a speech. I think at the fund raiser.
Yep, I'd say you are right.
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