Major Terrorist Threat in UK-US discovered
0200, August 10, London
The terrorist threat has just been raised to its highest level, "Critical", in the United Kingdom and the highest levels of security now in place as a perceived serious threat of a major terror attack. \
CNN reports the Terror alert level CRITICAL means an attack is expected imminently.
A major plot was discovered that had plans for 20 UK and US flights between UK and American cities to be "blown-up" in mid-flight, creating an event on a larger scale than 9/11.
ALL flights in and out of the United Kingdom under extreme security measures, including NO carry-on items except essential items ID, cash, medicine, baby food - carried only in a clear plastic bag).
Stringent security guidelines in place, including the cancellation of flights.
Even liquid in baby bottles is suspect and an adult passenger must drink/ingest the liquid in front of authorities before clearance will be given to board.
a few hours ago, Counter-Terrorist authorities arrested 20 suspects involved in the planned attack on the Unied Kingdom and United States. The plot was to detonate carry-on luggage containing explosive / incendiary devices / substances.
Fox News reports the plot "might have been larger than 9/11". "The plot had been in the making for 9 months and all flights targeted were destined for the United States. The FBI will be issuing a statement shortly."
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