Terrorist Attempt Stopped

AlphaFrog · #1 08-10-2006, 08:59 AM

I can't believe no one's posted this already!

Updated: 14 minutes ago
LONDON - British authorities said Thursday they had thwarted a terrorist plot to simultaneously blow up several aircraft heading to the U.S. using explosives smuggled in hand luggage, averting what police described as “mass murder on an unimaginable scale.” Meantime, a U.S. counterterrorism official called the plot "the real deal."

Story on MSN

Kinda scary.

CrimsonTide4 · #2 08-10-2006, 09:03 AM

I heard about it this morning while getting dressed. This plot has raised the level to red and will now prevent passengers from carrying liquids, including hair gel, on the planes.

_Opi_ · #3 08-10-2006, 09:04 AM

What's scarier is that my friend is flying out this morning.

DeltAlum · #4 08-10-2006, 09:07 AM

Scary situation.

Those Brit intelligence types are pretty damned good.

Tippiechick · #5 08-10-2006, 09:20 AM

I'm hoping that liquids are allowed back onto planes before we head to Mexico in October. It would SUCK SO BADLY to not be able to take my make-up, toothpaste, and sun-tan lotion. Although, I do confirm that it would suck even more to be blown-up mid-flight.

kddani · #6 08-10-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tippiechick

I'm hoping that liquids are allowed back onto planes before we head to Mexico in October. It would SUCK SO BADLY to not be able to take my make-up, toothpaste, and sun-tan lotion. Although, I do confirm that it would suck even more to be blown-up mid-flight.

I'm pretty sure you can pack all that stuff in your checked luggage, just can't bring it carry-on.

Drolefille · #7 08-10-2006, 09:50 AM

Shampoo bottles explode though... zip them in plastic bags before you go!