Major Terror Plot to Blow Up Aircraft

[rory]

A plot to blow up planes in mid-flight from Britain to the US has been disrupted, UK police have said.

"It is thought the plan was to detonate explosive devices smuggled on aircraft in hand luggage."

"This would have surpassed 9/11"

"Police have arrested about 18 people in the London area after an anti-terrorist operation lasting several months. "

"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."

"Passengers will not be allowed to take any hand luggage on to any flights in the UK, the department said."

"Only the barest essentials - including passports and wallets - will be allowed to be carried on board in transparent plastic bags. "

"David Learmount from Flight International Magazine said he expected passengers to be searched much more carefully."

"He added: 'This is the first time this measure has actually been taken. Certainly I've never seen hand luggage banned.' "

SIDENOTE: The US is following suit on this and all hand luggage on US Flights will be banned for now. Also all arrested were British Muslims, and Police are still looking for 2 persons.

Terrorist Plots were planned for as much as 6 flights outgoing to the US from London, Glascow, Birmingham, and Machester. They involved Possible Liquid Explosives and British Persons of Pakistani Origin. 2 Terrorists are still at large hence the additional security measures.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4778575.stm

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