From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

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

"A terrorist plot to blow up planes in mid-flight from the UK to the
US has been disrupted, Scotland Yard has said.

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

"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.

"We hope that these measures, which are being kept under review by the
government, will need to be in place for a limited period only," the
statement said.

BBC journalist Joe Lynam encountered the increased security measures at
Gatwick airport.

"I was handed a piece of paper saying that pretty much nothing could
be taken on board the plane," he said.

"Everything had to be checked in and that includes mobile phones,
ipods, wallets - even spectacle cases had to be checked in." "


Adam

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