Counter terror police investigate possible Iran link to Fairford RAF bomb plot

[achristmaswish]

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I couldn't find a thread on this breaking news. How awful for everyone involved.

Apparently they are British nationals. So either home grown terrorists or someone like Palestine Action. Iran has been paying British Muslims to firebomb Jewish sites ( ambulances etc) and Russia has been doing the same ( Setting Kier Starmers car on fire)

I suspect some people will accuse the police of fudging the truth or covering up. Or something like that.

I honestly thought all this refugees welcome would finish after Manchester Arena, whose perpetrator was a refugee from Libya given permament leave to remain but was proved wrong.

sounds likely. They’ll tell us as little as they can get away with.

So not confirmed as British Citizens yet?

As I suspected.

Make no mistake. It will come.
I would recommend steering clear of large gatherings, concert arenas etc

This has just happened a very serious attack foiled, and today they announce they want to bring in fast track routes for Afghans and Palestinians.

Utter madness, I can’t believe this is being allowed.

Some more info for anyone interested:

The five men arrested over the suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford are all British nationals in their 20s from London, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has said.

In a statement, the CTP said they were detained on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act. They are a 24-year-old from Camden, north London; three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London.

The police say the suspects, who were arrested in the village of Whelford on Sunday morning, are being held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and a custody extension has been approved until later today. The CTP are still working to establish a motive for the incident.

Counter Terrorism Policing senior national coordinator, deputy assistant commissioner Vicki Evans, said in a statement:

"This is a hugely complex and large-scale operation, involving local and national policing, the MOD, and local agencies, who are working together to progress the investigation and support for the community.

I know this has been incredibly disruptive for local people, but I’d like to reassure them that our activity is in the interest of national security, but most importantly in the interest of their own safety.

I’d also like to thank the emergency services for their response, including the armed officers who first attended the scene, not knowing what they may face.

I am very aware of the levels of speculation about the motivation behind this incident, and the geopolitical questions that are being raised. However, I ask that at this time, Counter Terrorism Policing are given the space to work carefully and clearly"

I understand where you’re coming from but, equally, it is perfectly legitimate to question the nature of people who (British citizens or not) are potentially undertaking terrorist activity in this country on behalf of a certain regime or ideology. To ignore their background would be incredibly naive and not in support of this country’s security. The fingers in ears approach to difficult conversations is unfortunately where eg the Green Party is heading and it’s helping nobody.

Who could pull the plug on our weapons and AI at any time. He’s got us over a barrel

Hard agree. British Nationals could mean anything. More information is needed.

I hope they only have safe routes for Afghan women and girls. All the ME countries who have given refuge to Palestinians have had major problems with terrorism, destabilising of governments etc, which is why they don't do it anymore.

It will never stop all the time we have a left, socialist government and we have paid protesters to wave boards with refugees welcome 🤬 they are happy calling out anyone that wants a safe country and the boats stopped racists and fascists,

Finally it looks like Europe are waking up, wonder if it's too late for UK ? The future for my kids and grandkids is terrifying tbh.

Agreed. On the one hand, I could get behind safe passage for Afghan women to come here and be educated - their persecution is horrendous. On the other hand, I don’t trust the government. Would male relatives of these undeniably deserving women also be allowed to come to the UK? If so, my support immediately goes!

Have counter terrorism said "white Britain nationals " or just British nationals?

British nationals

Mmmm

You really couldn't make it up, why don't they go to counties that align with their religious views? Because those countries refuse to take them, it's always the stupid UK laying out the red carpet to these people, who hate everything about our way of life and beliefs.
I'm so sick of it.

Having seen the photographs, that might be counterproductive to their believability.
Even the eye witnesses apparently described them as middle eastern appearance - with balaclavas on, in the dark😶. ( Tbf they could be albanian, south asian, mediterranean european...depending on how white is white?)

Without the eye witness description and image to SM not much would be known, bar the line below.

To be fair the Government is trying to help by handing out leaflets to refugees advising them that it is wrong and not acceptable to sexually assault, harass and rape women in the UK.

Maybe if they had also handed out leaflets saying that it is wrong and not acceptable to carry large amounts of explosives in your vehicles and to not attack military bases then this attempted attack might never have happened?

I don't believe a,word the government are telling us to be honest