Terror Plot Foiled

sachinbadiani · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:26

Up to 20 people arrested overnight for alledgedly plotting to blow up planes by using hand luggage.

The BBC are saying it would be bigger than 9/11. :eek:

This is scary news. I cannot believe what the world is coming to. :mad:

4T5 · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:27

Just been listening to this on the news.
I hope knowone is flying today as it has brought in all kinds of security alerts nationwide.
Looks like we may be the next main target.

No hand luggage to be taken on the plane At All. New rule.

Jimmeh · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:29

Just seen this too.

No hand luggage on flights out of the UK at all, just travel documentation.

This is going to cause chaos.

Zip · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:29

Nice to see the security efforts are paying off and they are finding these people before they can do anything

Mucky Pup · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:33

The threat level on the home office site is now at critical which means they expect an attack very soon. Scary stuff.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/security/current-threat-level/

knip · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:46

They are x raying peoples shoes and only keys wallets and medication is allowed on the plane.

No phones and no computers, I hope they have stopped it in time.

Energize · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:50

Mucky Pup said:
The threat level on the home office site is now at critical which means they expect an attack very soon. Scary stuff.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/security/current-threat-level/

Thats just used to cause paranoia, I don't think it ever goes down.

malc30 said:
Looks like we may be the next main target.

It said the planes were going to the u.s so to me it seems like they planned to crash the plane over u.s soil.

Jimmeh · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:56

Energize said:
Thats just used to cause paranoia, I don't think it ever goes down.

It was set to severe before this morning - so it has changed. However, I'm not sure how it's supposed to effect my dayly life and what exactly the point of it is.

MasterMike · 10 Aug 2006 at 06:57

Wonder how long this has been known about.

clv101 · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:01

Jimmeh said:
It was set to severe before this morning - so it has changed. However, I'm not sure how it's supposed to effect my dayly life and what exactly the point of it is.

Just 'beware'! It's a bit like the beware falling rocks road sign... how does that effect your driving?

MasterMike · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:06

clv101 said:
Just 'beware'! It's a bit like the beware falling rocks road sign... how does that effect your driving?

Says Jimmy Carr.

My parents were today flying from Barcelona to Birmingham ... looks like there might be a small delay now.

dbmzk1 · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:29

Hope this goes away fast, I am flying to Canada on 21st

An 8 hour flight with no book or mp3 player :mad:

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

Spacky · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:49

Wonder whose going to get their house bashed in today...

...then apologised to tomorrow.

Buttons · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:55

Spacky said:
Wonder whose going to get their house bashed in today...

...then apologised to tomorrow.

As many people as they feel they need to I hope. These are times were maybe we have to sacrifice the odd bit of privacy for the greater safety of others.

Freefaller · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:55

Oh bloody great. Considering I spend my life travelling my stress levels are going to go through the roof. :rolleyes:

I get delayed enough by bloody inefficient airports - this is *just* what I need... not. And people actually find airports and flights exciting and fun?!

Jimmeh · 10 Aug 2006 at 07:56

clv101 said:
Just 'beware'! It's a bit like the beware falling rocks road sign... how does that effect your driving?

Probably makes me a more dangerous driver because I'm looking at yet more pointless signs rather than the road.

Uhtred · 10 Aug 2006 at 08:17

my brother is meant to be flying to cuba in a couple of hours :/

MookJong · 10 Aug 2006 at 08:20

Today is just a precaution in case there was a sub plot or backup plan, the police believe they have everyone directly involved. It looks like they were all British born as well which is scary, but might make people sit up and listen.

I had a real feeling yesterday that something like this was about to happen. I wondered why John Reid made that statement about the public being extra vigilent and that we might have to put up with loosing a few freedoms (hand luggage).

It totally sucks if this rule stays in place, I can't imagine it will. I'm going to Australia next year, imagine not being able to take anything on that flight. Someone would have to do a MR T on me and knock me out.

"I aint going on no plane without hand luggage foo"

Freefaller · 10 Aug 2006 at 08:21

Zap said:
my brother is meant to be flying to cuba in a couple of hours :/

Lucky chap - Cuba is awesome. I want to go back there sometime....

I hope he isn't delayed by all this pathetic paper shuffling.

nin9abadga · 10 Aug 2006 at 08:22

MasterMike said:
Wonder how long this has been known about.

it was an operation lasting a couple of months according to the bbc. it's chaos at all the airports (for good reason i suppose) but i don't think it's going to be a permanent thing.

nin9a