Heathrow terror suspect did not pose risk to flight
Police have said a terror suspect arrested at Heathrow Airport did not pose any risk to the flight.
A 19-year-old man was arrested last Thursday, as he got off a plane from Jordan, on suspicion of preparing for acts of terrorism.
On Saturday, a district judge granted officers extra time to question the suspect, from Coventry, who could remain in custody until Thursday.
In a statement,West Midlands counter terrorism unit said that the arrest was ‘pre-planned and intelligence led’ but that the suspect did not pose any risk to the flight.
Diane
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive
Euromonitor International unveils world’s top 100 city destinations for 2025