Historical Events tagged with "police operation"
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Crime & Law
Mass Arrests in Transatlantic Terror Plot
August 9th, 2006 18 years ago
In a major counter-terrorism operation, 21 individuals were arrested in London, Birmingham, and High Wycombe as part of an investigation into a plot to bomb transatlantic aircraft. The arrests took place overnight, and the suspects were believed to have been planning to utilize liquid explosives to carry out their attacks. This significant operation highlighted ongoing concerns about aviation security and the threat posed by extremist groups within the United Kingdom.
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