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202271 minPG-13documentary

Stopping The Liquid Bomb Plot

202271 minPG-13documentary

A terrorist plot to use liquid explosives disguised as soft drinks on flights from the UK to North America was thwarted by British police surveillance.

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Channel: Real Crime

Stopping The Liquid Bomb Plot

2022• 71 minPG-13

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A terrorist plot to use liquid explosives disguised as soft drinks on flights from the UK to North America was thwarted by British police surveillance.

Synopsis

A terrorist plot involving liquid explosives concealed in soft drink containers aimed at airliners traveling from the UK to the USA and Canada was thwarted by British police. The operation, which relied on extensive surveillance, revealed a coordinated effort to carry out mass attacks. Authorities acted swiftly to prevent the potential catastrophe, highlighting the ongoing threat of aviation-related terrorism and the critical importance of intelligence and security measures in safeguarding air travel.

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