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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.


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To: NormsRevenge

I have it now, thanks --- good show tonight -- no peeking into graves... what's that called? Remote viewing?


81 posted on 08/09/2006 10:40:06 PM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: roses of sharon

That's NOT good news.


82 posted on 08/09/2006 10:40:26 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: ARealMothersSonForever

What do you mean "gone away"?


83 posted on 08/09/2006 10:40:27 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: sockmonkey

I heard on Coast to Coast, while in the car. We have idiots in this world who want to give these nutjobs nukes. The world has turned upside down.


84 posted on 08/09/2006 10:40:50 PM PDT by Stayingawayfromthedarkside
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To: Semper911

Are there any Brits in England anymore? I though it was ALL Moslem at this point.


85 posted on 08/09/2006 10:41:14 PM PDT by sonic109
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To: Yaelle

Possibly "disappeared" in the old Soviet sense.


86 posted on 08/09/2006 10:41:47 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: kromike

It is just a nusance. Just ask Lurch.


87 posted on 08/09/2006 10:42:53 PM PDT by Stayingawayfromthedarkside
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To: Chena

Here is a radio link to the BBC .. but they aren't talking about it now

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4778575.stm


88 posted on 08/09/2006 10:43:09 PM PDT by Mo1 (Bolton- "No one has explained how you negotiate a ceasefire with terrorists")
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To: NormsRevenge

LOL! I see Elmo inherited Yasser Arafat's headgear.


89 posted on 08/09/2006 10:44:22 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])
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To: sofaman

I hear ya, sofaman. My sis is flying to UK on Saturday, too. Yes, this is a bit frightening, but I shall keep the faith, as always. :)


90 posted on 08/09/2006 10:44:29 PM PDT by Chena (I'm not young enough to know everything.)
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To: Howlin

The day that our supposed leaders fess up that this country was actually founded on a JUDEO CHRISTIAN foundation (and our FREEDOM was to be guaranteed for those believing IN GOD THE ALMIGHTY), we can eliminate all this other crap. By allowing the freedom of this festering boil we actually threaten OUR FREEDOM.

When will America wake up?


91 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:11 PM PDT by del4hope (The LORD will be a refuge for His people-Joel 3:16)
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To: gary_b_UK

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?


92 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:13 PM PDT by NinoFan
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To: ARealMothersSonForever

Take a CD player and CD with you ( very innocent , right ? ). Ever crack a CD in half ? Turns into a 6 inch razor in a second. Some Moslem makes a false move on a plane ,show him what you can do with it .


93 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:17 PM PDT by sonic109
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To: tcrlaf

Of course he does...the nutter.


94 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:17 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Mo1

Damn. My sister flew from the UK this morning (here for a six week visit, yea!).


95 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:23 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: Mo1


What ARE they talking about? Mel Gibson?


96 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:24 PM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: Spktyr

I'm pretty blonde: by whom? By us? Why?


97 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:42 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Stayingawayfromthedarkside

Did you hear the woman who just called in?? Said she may have some information of one of the 8 who are still missing. As well as where their money is coming from.


98 posted on 08/09/2006 10:45:49 PM PDT by jellybean (Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: Mo1

Thanks, Mo1, I'll save that link. Truly appreciate it.


99 posted on 08/09/2006 10:46:08 PM PDT by Chena (I'm not young enough to know everything.)
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Bookmark


100 posted on 08/09/2006 10:47:01 PM PDT by DocRock
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