American anti-terror chiefs have warned airlines to prepare for possible attacks involving Thermos flasks during the Christmas holiday. They warned passengers to be extra vigilant if travelling during the festive period – although no specific details of the new tactics were revealed. President Barack Obama, who is in Hawaii with his family, has also ordered U.S. security services to be on heightened alert. It follows last year’s attempt to blow up a passenger jet by a terrorist who had sown an explosive powder into his underwear. The timing of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s Christmas Eve effort on board the Northwest flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was reminder that holiday periods are ripe moments for attacks. White House counterterrorism chief, John Brennan, held an inter-agency conference call yesterday to review steps the government is taking to ensure vigilance. They include enhanced security measures and coordination with foreign partners such as Britain. (Daily Mail) ... Opinion: Unlikely. More like scare the s41t out of the gullible and the means to substantiate the increased security in airports. Another stepping stone in the direction 'they' want to go. I wouldn't be surprised that they are leading to microchipping. Being microchipped will guarantee you don't have to go through the increased scanners and their inconveniences. Saturday, 25 December 2010
The Thermos flask terror threat: U.S. warns airlines to prepare for new tactic during Christmas
American anti-terror chiefs have warned airlines to prepare for possible attacks involving Thermos flasks during the Christmas holiday. They warned passengers to be extra vigilant if travelling during the festive period – although no specific details of the new tactics were revealed. President Barack Obama, who is in Hawaii with his family, has also ordered U.S. security services to be on heightened alert. It follows last year’s attempt to blow up a passenger jet by a terrorist who had sown an explosive powder into his underwear. The timing of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s Christmas Eve effort on board the Northwest flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was reminder that holiday periods are ripe moments for attacks. White House counterterrorism chief, John Brennan, held an inter-agency conference call yesterday to review steps the government is taking to ensure vigilance. They include enhanced security measures and coordination with foreign partners such as Britain. (Daily Mail) ... Opinion: Unlikely. More like scare the s41t out of the gullible and the means to substantiate the increased security in airports. Another stepping stone in the direction 'they' want to go. I wouldn't be surprised that they are leading to microchipping. Being microchipped will guarantee you don't have to go through the increased scanners and their inconveniences.