11 charged in foiled London terror plot, 1 released

Eleven people were charged on Monday in connection with an alleged plot to blow up 10 trans-Atlantic jets, prosecutors said—including eight people charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Eleven people were charged on Monday in connection with an alleged plot to blow up 10 trans-Atlantic jets, prosecutors said—including eight people charged with conspiracy to commit murder. One person, a woman, was released without charge.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke said the investigation uncovered bomb-making equipment, including chemicals and electrical components, along with martyrdom videos on computers belonging to those in custody.

Eight people were charged with two offenses each of conspiracy to commit murder and preparing acts of terrorism. One person, a 17-year-old, was charged with possession of articles that could be used to prepare a terrorist act and two people were charged with failing to disclose information that could help prevent a terrorist act.

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Eleven other suspects remained in custody but were not charged.

Meanwhile, officials launched investigation on Sunday night following allegations by Israeli officials that Britain was indirectly supplying Hizbollah with military night-vision equipment . They alleged that this had helped the militia target Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, a media report said today.

The London Times reported that Israeli officials who made a representation to the Foreign Office believe the goggles found with “Made in Britain” signs may be from a consignment sold by Britain to Iran in 2003 for use against drug smugglers.

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