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Terror Plot Involves Islamic Extremists; Police Have 'Crystal Clear' Picture of Suspect
June 29, 2007 2:56 PM
British police have a "crystal clear" picture of the man who drove the bomb-rigged silver Mercedes outside a London nightclub, and officials tell the Blotter on ABCNews.com he bears "a close resemblance" to a man arrested by police in connection with another bomb plot but released for lack of evidence.
Officials say the suspect had been taken into custody in connection with the case of al Qaeda operative Dhiren Barot (pictured), who was convicted of orchestrating a vehicle bomb plot involving targets in London, New York, Newark, N.J. and Washington, D.C.
Officials say a surveillance camera caught the suspect "staggering from the Mercedes" shortly after parking it outside the Tiger Tiger nightclub.
Special Report Video Multiple Bombs in Foiled Plot
U.S. and British law enforcement officials tell ABC News it is increasingly clear Friday's bomb plot in London involves multliple vehicles, and is described by a senior official as a "terror plot involving lslamic extremists."
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The silver Mercedes sedan discovered early Friday morning outside the Tiger Tiger nightclub in Piccadilly Circus appears to have been stolen in early June and was spotted in the last two days, first in Scotland and then in Birmingham, England, according to law enforcement officials.
Photos Police Investigate Car Bombs in London
The car contained five or six propane and butane gas cylinders as well as 33 gallons of gasoline, all rigged to detonate with calls to two cell phones. Officials say the cell phones failed to initiate the explosions, even after each phone had been called twice.
June 29, 2007 in U.K. Bombing Attempts | Permalink | User Comments (198)
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Indeed thank goodness it was spotted before anyone was hurt. In response a2fly, can't really compare either kkk or the black panthers, for if the kkk were equal to those 'Islamic Extremist', they would have been snuffed out a while ago by authorities, and the black panthers promoted civil rights and self defense. For god sakes learn your history and facts.
Posted by: Over3 | Jun 29, 2007 3:57:04 PM
Fight fire with fire.. Drive a nail gun into his head
Posted by: Trock | Jun 29, 2007 3:57:46 PM
Ah yes, the religion of peace.
Posted by: Jerry | Jun 29, 2007 3:58:49 PM
Let's not forget the rein of terror by the IRA......they were a good match for these murderous thugs.
Posted by: Janice Lee | Jun 29, 2007 4:01:20 PM
Back to bomb school for the Islamic terrorist graduates of two weeks ago. They failed their first big test.
Allah is displeased.
Posted by: Bill | Jun 29, 2007 4:01:28 PM
A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged. How many times will it take the Brits getting mugged before they get the concept through their thick skulls. The best thing that happened to me was that my grandparents got on the boat back in the 1800s and came to the US through Canada from Britain. This multi-culturalism is an abomination. We have some work to do on the topic state-side too. All the cultures have something positive to add to the pot luck supper of life. But when you allow them to stand in isolation and not integrate into the larger society, you are going to have a big time problem.
Posted by: Shr_Nfr | Jun 29, 2007 4:02:41 PM
The debacle in Iraq has shown that the West is unwilling to stand up for itself or its values. Western Europe is a ripe target for terrorism. I won't be taking any vacations there.
Posted by: John Kantor | Jun 29, 2007 4:04:14 PM
But wait, isn't Islam the Religion of Peace?
I'm confused.
Posted by: Michael | Jun 29, 2007 4:04:43 PM
Where is Osama bin Laden?
Why has Bush stopped the hunt?
Posted by: born_7-4 | Jun 29, 2007 4:06:49 PM
You would think moderate Muslims would be upset that their religion has been hi-jacked by these extremmists and do something to counter their efforts .....unless,of course, they agree with them?
History records the Islamic faith birthed with the sword (convert or die) and has given rise to death, destruction and destitution. I doubt we will see any sort of "rising up" occur.
Posted by: Jim | Jun 29, 2007 4:09:04 PM
dont mention the m word,
Posted by: george whyte | Jun 29, 2007 4:09:09 PM
Charlie Gibson, did not have to cut into programming of news in London. This does not concern the US at this time. This could have done on the evening news.
Posted by: Beverly Mapp | Jun 29, 2007 4:11:26 PM
i Think its odd that mere days after Blair leaves, this new PM is given 2 failed car bombs to boost his image. These cars were basically handed to authorities. There's either something bigger going to happen or a government conspiracy to make the new PM look good.
Posted by: you already kno | Jun 29, 2007 4:12:04 PM
The reason that we can't help them "find" the terrorists is that we suck at it. We can't even stop 3 large planes from flying into our buildings, so I don't think they want or need our help. Maybe the TSA will start searching our cars, or making us take off all our clothes at the airport. Britain is doing just fine without out so called "help". Maybe the Brits understanding of diversity actually helps them stop terrorists, rather than in the US where they can do whatever they want.
Posted by: Bill | Jun 29, 2007 4:12:06 PM
Back to bomb school for the first graduating class of Islamic terrorists for more training. They flunked their first test. Allah is displeased at the lack of deaths.
Posted by: Bill | Jun 29, 2007 4:14:11 PM
This is all President Bush's fault. And the War on Terror is just a bumper sticker slogan, right? And if we surrender in Iraq the terrorists will not follow us here, right?
Wake up America! The war is here and now. The Democratic head-in-the-sand approach to winning the war is not going to work. Awake from your slumber my friends, we are next.
Posted by: jim jones | Jun 29, 2007 4:15:31 PM
We have to realize that while we try to avoid discriminating on the basis of religion, and bend over backwards to avoid "hurting" muslims' feelings, there are others who are out to destroy us because of our religion and culture. Perhaps if moderate muslims were inconvenienced now and then, they might speak out more against their extreme brethren. So stop whining about racial or religious profiling, it is the only way that we will stop these beasts
Posted by: Stefan | Jun 29, 2007 4:20:21 PM
My God the US and British are hopelessly backwards when it comes to anti-terrorism. It seems any fool with a chip on his shoulder is capable of coming into our repsective countries and commiting mass murder. God help us all...
Posted by: Mike D | Jun 29, 2007 4:21:41 PM
When will we learn that they don't care of you are a man or women, conservative or liberal. They want us all dead. Not only in the UK, but the US too and any other western country. They are equal opportunity murderers!
Posted by: Cyndi | Jun 29, 2007 4:22:14 PM
These guys are given 7? virgins when they get there, right?
they need to be stop, someone please, tell them, they are not getting anywhere, down in the ground 7 feet under, i say.
Posted by: e richingst | Jun 29, 2007 4:22:38 PM
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