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201872 minPG-13documentary

The Liquid Bomb Plot (Crime Documentary)

201872 minPG-13documentary

A UK terrorist cell's 2006 plot to use liquid explosives on planes was thwarted by a surveillance operation, preventing a potential disaster that could have killed 2,000 people.

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Channel: Real Stories

The Liquid Bomb Plot (Crime Documentary)

2018• 72 minPG-13

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A UK terrorist cell's 2006 plot to use liquid explosives on planes was thwarted by a surveillance operation, preventing a potential disaster that could have killed 2,000 people.

Synopsis

The Liquid Bomb Plot reveals the 2006 UK terrorist cell's plan to execute a catastrophic attack using liquid explosives disguised as soft drinks. Aimed at detonating multiple planes in mid-air, the plot threatened to kill 2,000 people in a single night, marking it as one of the most significant threats since 9/11. The successful surveillance operation that thwarted this disaster not only saved countless lives but also led to lasting changes in air travel regulations, including strict liquid restrictions for passengers.

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