I don't really know what is going on with all this liguid bomb news and such. I was at work all morning and all of a sudden i hear that we were almost attacked again...Can someone fully explain to me what happened? I will choose a best answer. Thanks :-)
2006-08-10 09:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Here's a quick rundown, but find the whole story somewhere-- it's fascinating.
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Terrorists planned to concoct an "explosive cocktail" using MP3 players and sports drinks to blow up as many as 10 jetliners bound for the United States, authorities said Thursday.
U.S. intelligence officials said the plotters hoped to stage a dry run by Friday, The Associated Press reported. The actual attack would have followed days later, the officials told AP.
A senior congressional source said it is believed the plotters planned to mix a British sports drink with a gel-like substance to make an explosive that they would possibly trigger with an MP3 player or cell phone.
The sports drink could be combined with a peroxide-based paste to form a potent "explosive cocktail," if properly done, said a U.S. counterterrorism official.
"There are strong reasons to believe the materials in a beverage like that could have been part of the formula," the official said.
British and Pakistani authorities joined forces to block the plot to bomb the airliners, officials said.
British police acted urgently overnight, arresting 24 people in what U.S. government officials said privately could have been the biggest terrorist attack since September 11, 2001.
Among those arrested were a Muslim charity worker and a Heathrow Airport employee with an all-area access pass, according to Britain's Channel 4.
Five suspects in the plot are still at large, ABC News reported on its Web site, citing U.S. sources.
Information gathered after recent arrests in Pakistan convinced British investigators they had to act urgently to stop the plot, sources told CNN. "
2006-08-10 09:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ragheads Wantin To Act Up Gettin Caught
2006-08-10 09:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by CRAZY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terrorists tried to board a plane headed for major US cities (SF, NY, and one other i think...). Their plan was foiled by London police and now the terror alert level is higher.
No need for your 10 points. Just watch the news. You might really want to know if your city might be a big target!
2006-08-10 09:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 alkada people tried to bomb us planes leaving london. they filled tooth paste containes, shampoo bottles and other small items with bomb fluid
2006-08-10 09:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by spiratic 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not have a look at my question i asked early you might find some good info about it.
2006-08-10 09:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sure doessound stupid
2006-08-16 22:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋