Rookie120 0 #1 August 10, 2006 Major Terror Plot Disrupted in Britain Several Arrested for Planning to Use Explosives Smuggled in Hand Luggage By DANICA KIRKA, AP LONDON (Aug. 10) - British authorities thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up several aircraft mid-flight between the United States and Britain using explosives smuggled in hand luggage, officials said Thursday. Scott Barbour, Getty Images British Airways advised passengers on its Web site Thursday that no hand luggage was to be permitted on any aircraft leaving Britain. More Coverage: ·U.S. Raises Threat Level Over British Plot · European Flights to Britain Canceled Talk About It: Post Thoughts Britain's Home Secretary John Reid said the alleged plot was "significant" and that terrorists aimed to "bring down a number of aircraft through mid-flight explosions, causing a considerable loss of life." Police arrested a number of people overnight in London after a major covert counterterrorism operation that had lasted several months, but did not immediately say how many. The national threat level was raised to critical - a warning level that indicates the likelihood of an imminent terrorist attack. The threat rating was posted on the Web site of Britain's MI5 - the British domestic spy agency. The U.S. government raised its threat level to the highest level for commercial flights from Britain to the United States early Thursday. "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 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. Prime Minister Tony Blair, vacationing in the Caribbean, had briefed President Bush on the situation overnight, Blair's office said. The Department of Transport advised all passengers that they would not be permitted to carry any hand baggage on board any aircraft departing from any airport in the country. Passengers faced delays as tighter security was hastily enforced at the country's airports and additional measures were put in place for all flights. British Airways said laptop computers, mobile phones, iPods and remote controls were among the items banned from being carried on board. QuoteGee I wonder how they caught these guys? Hacked a few e-mails? Tapped a few phone calls? Good job over there in Britain.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Newbie 0 #2 August 10, 2006 The intelligence services here might not always work (Jean Charles de Menezes, Forest Gate raid etc), but when they get it right, thank god they nail it on the head. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rookie120 0 #3 August 10, 2006 but when they get it right, thank god they nail it on the head. *** No kidding! God only knows how many innocent people these assholes could have taken out today with there bullshit!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #4 August 10, 2006 I beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #5 August 10, 2006 Also the whole Jean Charles de Menezes in my opinion was justified. There had just been a terrorist bombing so what does he do? Runs into the bloody underground.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vortexring 0 #6 August 10, 2006 QuoteAlso the whole Jean Charles de Menezes in my opinion was justified. There had just been a terrorist bombing so what does he do? Runs into the bloody underground. Andy, read this: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,22989-1739222,00.html Perhaps you could also look around for info. available elsewhere regarding this matter. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Newbie 0 #7 August 10, 2006 QuoteAlso the whole Jean Charles de Menezes in my opinion was justified. There had just been a terrorist bombing so what does he do? Runs into the bloody underground. Without wanting to skew this thread off topic, since when was the shooting of an innocent person justified?! He didn't run into the station, that was just one of the accusations made against him by the police when they tried to cover up what had happened, which is now very much common knowledge. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #8 August 10, 2006 Im not saying the mans death wasnt a tragedy but i still think it can be excused. As it says there, he still ran. The guy was an illegal immigrant i believe. It wouldnt surprise me if he was running away from them. There were eye witness accounts of him running (i know i know.) Would you like to be a police officer in charge of dozens of lives with a suspected terrorist bomber in front of you? As far as that officer was concerned it was a positive ID and i say better safe than sorry as far as gunning him down. The real terrorist was the guy who gave the positive ID if that story is accurate.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vortexring 0 #9 August 10, 2006 Your talking bollocks. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Erroll 80 #10 August 10, 2006 QuoteYour talking bollocks. As well as blatantly hijacking the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #11 August 10, 2006 How is it bollocks? Would you of prefered it if the officer hugging him set off a bomb? Would you like to elaborate on the bollocks remark? And as for hijacking the thread, are you going to contribute to the topic title or just jump on the band waggon?1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites miked10270 0 #12 August 10, 2006 QuoteMajor Terror Plot Disrupted in Britain Several Arrested for Planning to Use Explosives Smuggled in Hand Luggage By DANICA KIRKA, AP LONDON (Aug. 10) - British authorities thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up several aircraft... Some small points. The timing of this could hardly be better. This is the third time such an evil terrorist attack has been thwarted. Prior to this, a suicide bomber was shot as he "Ran onto a tube train" (De-Menezes) and a man was shot during a raid on a chemical / bio bomb factory in North London. So... I'm going to wait and see if this DOES turn out to be an evil terror plot, or if the "Liquid-Explosive" turns out to be a new recipe for an extra-spicy Chicken-Vindaloo! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vortexring 0 #13 August 10, 2006 Like your view here Mike - I wonder where all our skeptiscism comes from???? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #14 August 10, 2006 QuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Adriandavies 0 #15 August 10, 2006 QuoteIm not saying the mans death wasnt a tragedy but i still think it can be excused. As it says there, he still ran. The guy was an illegal immigrant i believe. It wouldnt surprise me if he was running away from them. There were eye witness accounts of him running (i know i know.) Would you like to be a police officer in charge of dozens of lives with a suspected terrorist bomber in front of you? As far as that officer was concerned it was a positive ID and i say better safe than sorry as far as gunning him down. The real terrorist was the guy who gave the positive ID if that story is accurate. I don't want to take the thread any further away than it has gone already but please get your facts right. The Police originally said that he ran - it turns out he was walking. They said he jumped over the entry barrier - he didn't. They said that he was wearing a bulky jacket which could conceal a bomb - he was not. They also said that he was an illegal immigrant - again he wasn't. He was here on a working visa. All of this info has been common knowledge for the last six months. Back to the thread. So far the threat appears to be credible and if so the Police action has stopped up to 10 planes from being blown up and thousands of lives being saved. However since 2001 over 1000 people here have been arrested for various terrorist offences yet only about 20 have actually been charged with anything so far. I hope this time the Police have genuinely got the reaction right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites miked10270 0 #16 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. Fine. In that case, make them jump up and down! Liquid Explosive. Nitroglycerin... Still sounds like a Vindaloo or Phal recipe to me! Maybe it's part of a dastardly plot against Newcastle-on-Tyne's place as the Hot Curry Capital of the universe! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites miked10270 0 #17 August 10, 2006 Quote Not Nitro, too dangerous. try THIS!!! Or THIS!!! For Liquid Explosives you shouldn't fly with! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #18 August 10, 2006 Stop right now!!!! you are making me hungry and we don't have any proper takeaways over here ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites miked10270 0 #19 August 10, 2006 QuoteStop right now!!!! you are making me hungry and we don't have any proper takeaways over here ok? Heh heh heh... Is it true that Chicago was founded by New-Yorkers who said: "We're quite happy with the crime and the grime and the general nastiness... But the weather's a bit too warm and pleasant here!" Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #20 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteStop right now!!!! you are making me hungry and we don't have any proper takeaways over here ok? Heh heh heh... Is it true that Chicago was founded by New-Yorkers who said: "We're quite happy with the crime and the grime and the general nastiness... But the weather's a bit too warm and pleasant here!" Mike. No it was the escapees from Ellis Island Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites akarunway 1 #21 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. And Andy and Warped have a big hugI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites akarunway 1 #22 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuote Not Nitro, too dangerous. try THIS!!! Or THIS!!! For Liquid Explosives you shouldn't fly with! Mike. You crack me up miked. keep up the good workI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #23 August 10, 2006 So does this mean the US will be invading Britain soon?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,027 #24 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. Where did you see that, Randy? Nitroglycerin is generally unsuitable as a practical explosive - too unpredictable and unstable. were these guys actually serious, or are they like the bunch of losers that was "plotting" to blow the Sears Tower?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #25 August 10, 2006 QuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them In public. "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Newbie 0 #2 August 10, 2006 The intelligence services here might not always work (Jean Charles de Menezes, Forest Gate raid etc), but when they get it right, thank god they nail it on the head. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #3 August 10, 2006 but when they get it right, thank god they nail it on the head. *** No kidding! God only knows how many innocent people these assholes could have taken out today with there bullshit!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 August 10, 2006 I beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #5 August 10, 2006 Also the whole Jean Charles de Menezes in my opinion was justified. There had just been a terrorist bombing so what does he do? Runs into the bloody underground.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #6 August 10, 2006 QuoteAlso the whole Jean Charles de Menezes in my opinion was justified. There had just been a terrorist bombing so what does he do? Runs into the bloody underground. Andy, read this: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,22989-1739222,00.html Perhaps you could also look around for info. available elsewhere regarding this matter. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #7 August 10, 2006 QuoteAlso the whole Jean Charles de Menezes in my opinion was justified. There had just been a terrorist bombing so what does he do? Runs into the bloody underground. Without wanting to skew this thread off topic, since when was the shooting of an innocent person justified?! He didn't run into the station, that was just one of the accusations made against him by the police when they tried to cover up what had happened, which is now very much common knowledge. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #8 August 10, 2006 Im not saying the mans death wasnt a tragedy but i still think it can be excused. As it says there, he still ran. The guy was an illegal immigrant i believe. It wouldnt surprise me if he was running away from them. There were eye witness accounts of him running (i know i know.) Would you like to be a police officer in charge of dozens of lives with a suspected terrorist bomber in front of you? As far as that officer was concerned it was a positive ID and i say better safe than sorry as far as gunning him down. The real terrorist was the guy who gave the positive ID if that story is accurate.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #9 August 10, 2006 Your talking bollocks. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #10 August 10, 2006 QuoteYour talking bollocks. As well as blatantly hijacking the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #11 August 10, 2006 How is it bollocks? Would you of prefered it if the officer hugging him set off a bomb? Would you like to elaborate on the bollocks remark? And as for hijacking the thread, are you going to contribute to the topic title or just jump on the band waggon?1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #12 August 10, 2006 QuoteMajor Terror Plot Disrupted in Britain Several Arrested for Planning to Use Explosives Smuggled in Hand Luggage By DANICA KIRKA, AP LONDON (Aug. 10) - British authorities thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up several aircraft... Some small points. The timing of this could hardly be better. This is the third time such an evil terrorist attack has been thwarted. Prior to this, a suicide bomber was shot as he "Ran onto a tube train" (De-Menezes) and a man was shot during a raid on a chemical / bio bomb factory in North London. So... I'm going to wait and see if this DOES turn out to be an evil terror plot, or if the "Liquid-Explosive" turns out to be a new recipe for an extra-spicy Chicken-Vindaloo! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #13 August 10, 2006 Like your view here Mike - I wonder where all our skeptiscism comes from???? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #14 August 10, 2006 QuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #15 August 10, 2006 QuoteIm not saying the mans death wasnt a tragedy but i still think it can be excused. As it says there, he still ran. The guy was an illegal immigrant i believe. It wouldnt surprise me if he was running away from them. There were eye witness accounts of him running (i know i know.) Would you like to be a police officer in charge of dozens of lives with a suspected terrorist bomber in front of you? As far as that officer was concerned it was a positive ID and i say better safe than sorry as far as gunning him down. The real terrorist was the guy who gave the positive ID if that story is accurate. I don't want to take the thread any further away than it has gone already but please get your facts right. The Police originally said that he ran - it turns out he was walking. They said he jumped over the entry barrier - he didn't. They said that he was wearing a bulky jacket which could conceal a bomb - he was not. They also said that he was an illegal immigrant - again he wasn't. He was here on a working visa. All of this info has been common knowledge for the last six months. Back to the thread. So far the threat appears to be credible and if so the Police action has stopped up to 10 planes from being blown up and thousands of lives being saved. However since 2001 over 1000 people here have been arrested for various terrorist offences yet only about 20 have actually been charged with anything so far. I hope this time the Police have genuinely got the reaction right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #16 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. Fine. In that case, make them jump up and down! Liquid Explosive. Nitroglycerin... Still sounds like a Vindaloo or Phal recipe to me! Maybe it's part of a dastardly plot against Newcastle-on-Tyne's place as the Hot Curry Capital of the universe! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #17 August 10, 2006 Quote Not Nitro, too dangerous. try THIS!!! Or THIS!!! For Liquid Explosives you shouldn't fly with! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #18 August 10, 2006 Stop right now!!!! you are making me hungry and we don't have any proper takeaways over here ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #19 August 10, 2006 QuoteStop right now!!!! you are making me hungry and we don't have any proper takeaways over here ok? Heh heh heh... Is it true that Chicago was founded by New-Yorkers who said: "We're quite happy with the crime and the grime and the general nastiness... But the weather's a bit too warm and pleasant here!" Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #20 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteStop right now!!!! you are making me hungry and we don't have any proper takeaways over here ok? Heh heh heh... Is it true that Chicago was founded by New-Yorkers who said: "We're quite happy with the crime and the grime and the general nastiness... But the weather's a bit too warm and pleasant here!" Mike. No it was the escapees from Ellis Island Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #21 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. And Andy and Warped have a big hugI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #22 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuote Not Nitro, too dangerous. try THIS!!! Or THIS!!! For Liquid Explosives you shouldn't fly with! Mike. You crack me up miked. keep up the good workI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #23 August 10, 2006 So does this mean the US will be invading Britain soon?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #24 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them It was Nitroglycerin. Where did you see that, Randy? Nitroglycerin is generally unsuitable as a practical explosive - too unpredictable and unstable. were these guys actually serious, or are they like the bunch of losers that was "plotting" to blow the Sears Tower?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #25 August 10, 2006 QuoteI beleive 6 planes targeted with chemical liquid explosives in hand lugage. 21 arrested so far. I say hang them In public. "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
