August 21, 2006
The Crown Prosecution Service has this press release:
Susan Hemming, Head of the CPS Counter Terrorism Division, today made the following statement in relation to an alleged plot to detonate explosives on board aircraft:Allah has a video of the press conference and has promised updates. Rob at Say Anything also comments on the timing."I was briefed in relation to these allegations before the arrest and asked to advise on some preliminary legal issues both before and just after arrest. Together with another senior CPS lawyer, I have been working with the police full time at New Scotland Yard for the last eight days. We have been carefully examining and assessing the evidence against each individual with the assistance of anti terrorist officers in order to come to charging decisions at the earliest practicable opportunity.
"This morning I made a decision that there was sufficient evidence and authorised, with the approval of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the charge of 11 individuals.
"Eight individuals have been charged with two offences relating to an alleged plot to manufacture and smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board. Those individuals have been charged with conspiracy to murder and the new offence of preparing acts of terrorism contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
"In addition, three have been charged with other offences under the Terrorism Act 2000. One has been charged with possession of articles useful to a person preparing an act of terrorism and two with failing to disclose information of material assistance in preventing an act of terrorism. One woman has been released from custody without charge.
"I would like to remind you of the need to take care in reporting the events surrounding this alleged plot. These individuals are only accused of these offences and they have a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be responsible media reporting which should not prejudice the due process of law.
"Finally, 11 other individuals are still in custody and remain under active investigation. Their position is being assessed on a regular basis with a view to considering the need to keep them in detention. We cannot yet make a decision about whether further charges will follow or if a further application for detention will be made on Wednesday as the evidential picture is continuously developing. Any such application would be made by a Crown Prosecutor to a High Court Judge in accordance with the new legislation."
Meanwhile, in the UK, Muslim clerics continue to call for jihad against the West. See-Dub has related.
# Details of charges are:AHMED ABDULLAH ALI aka ABDULLAH ALI AHMED KHAN
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
TANVIR HUSSAINOn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
UMAR ISLAM aka BRIAN YOUNGOn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
ARAFAT WAHEED KHANOn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
ASSAD ALI SARWAROn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
ADAM KHATIBOn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
IBRAHIM SAVANTOn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
WAHEED ZAMANOn diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court conspired with other persons to murder other persons.
Contrary to Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977
On diverse days between 1 January 2006 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court with the intention of committing acts of terrorism engaged in conduct to give effect to their intention to smuggle the component parts of improvised explosive devices onto aircraft and assemble and detonate them on board.
Contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006
A 17 YEAR OLD MALEOn a day between 1 October 2005 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court had in his possession a document or record, namely a book on improvised explosives devices, some suicide notes and wills with the identities of persons prepared to commit acts of terrorism and a map of Afghanistan containing information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
Contrary to Section 58 (1) (b) of the Terrorism Act 2000
COSSAR ALIOn diverse days between the 1 January 2005 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court had information which she knew or believed might be of material assistance in preventing the commission of another person namely, Ahmed Abdullah Ali aka Abdullah Ali Ahmed Khan, of an act of terrorism and failed to disclose it as soon as reasonably practicable.
Contrary to Section 38B (1) (a) and (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000
MEHRAN HUSSAINOn diverse days between the 23 September 2005 and 10 August 2006 within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court had information which he knew or believed might be of material assistance in preventing the commission of another person namely, Nabeel Hussain, of an act of terrorism and failed to disclose it as soon as reasonably practicable.
Contrary to Section 38B (1) (a) and (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000
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The "recent UK terror plot"?
Have any of the 21 been charged with a crime?
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My take...
This is just another BS story to keep us afraid and to give Bush and Blair a 5% bump in the polls.
Terror plot my ass.
Posted by: Greg at August 20, 2006 03:20 PM
Shhh ... don't tell Greg.
Posted by: Oyster at August 21, 2006 02:12 PM (nD4t5)
I read the British bombers were the second string.
Note to self: Fill up gas tank, buy more BBQ stuff, and more booze.
Posted by: Leatherneck at August 21, 2006 04:57 PM (D2g/j)
Posted by: Indga at August 21, 2006 06:35 PM (3i6Gn)
Posted by: Indga at August 21, 2006 06:36 PM (3i6Gn)
Posted by: Last gasp Larry at August 21, 2006 07:08 PM (gLMre)
Posted by: Darth Vag at August 21, 2006 07:22 PM (+nlyI)
The public was originally told that the attacks were "imminent," although it later turned out that the some of the suspects did not even have passports, therefore would have been unable to board the flight. And I thought that the suspects were planning to blow up 10 planes? How can 8 people do that? (I'm far from an expert in these matters, but I do believe that I recall reading that there would have had to have been 2 terrorists on each plane...) Also, I found it interesting that the woman was released. Just a few days ago the press was reporting that she was planning to smuggle explosives in her baby's bottle...
For the time being, I remain sceptical...not to mention, I would like to resume putting my mascara and perfume in my hand baggage!
Posted by: Perla Zhemchuzhina at August 21, 2006 08:45 PM (4PuWz)
The public was originally told that the attacks were "imminent," although it later turned out that the some of the suspects did not even have passports, therefore would have been unable to board the flight. And I thought that the suspects were planning to blow up 10 planes? How can 8 people do that? (I'm far from an expert in these matters, but I do believe that I recall reading that there would have had to have been 2 terrorists on each plane...) Also, I found it interesting that the woman was released. Just a few days ago the press was reporting that she was planning to smuggle explosives in her baby's bottle...
For the time being, I remain sceptical...not to mention, I would like to resume putting my mascara and perfume in my hand baggage!
Posted by: Perla Zhemchuzhina at August 21, 2006 08:46 PM (4PuWz)
The public was originally told that the attacks were "imminent," although it later turned out that the some of the suspects did not even have passports, therefore would have been unable to board the flight. And I thought that the suspects were planning to blow up 10 planes? How can 8 people do that? (I'm far from an expert in these matters, but I do believe that I recall reading that there would have had to have been 2 terrorists on each plane...) Also, I found it interesting that the woman was released. Just a few days ago the press was reporting that she was planning to smuggle explosives in her baby's bottle...
For the time being, I remain sceptical...not to mention, I would like to resume putting my mascara and perfume in my hand baggage!
Posted by: Perla Zhemchuzhina at August 21, 2006 08:47 PM (4PuWz)
Posted by: Leatherneck at August 21, 2006 08:51 PM (D2g/j)
Posted by: Barney Coppersmith at August 21, 2006 09:23 PM (Kasut)
And sorry, but I don't wear a burqa. And there is nothing written in the Quran that obliges a woman to do so.
Posted by: Perla Zhemchuzhina at August 22, 2006 08:30 AM (+p36Q)
Posted by: jesusland joe at August 22, 2006 10:35 AM (rUyw4)
Electrical components!
Scaaaarrrrryyyyy! Boooooooooh!
Who doesn't have these things?
Posted by: Greg at August 23, 2006 05:54 AM (vzP7t)
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