xRAZERx Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Massive police presence in London Armed officers on patrol Armed police patrol London's streets and transport network A massive police operation is under way in London - two weeks since the failed 21 July bombings and four since the 7 July attacks in which 56 people died. More than 6,000 officers, many armed, are patrolling stations and key sites, as the Piccadilly Line has reopened. "We are using all the resources we can possibly muster to reassure Londoners and to prevent another attack," said Detective Chief Constable Andy Trotter. The first person charged in connection with the attacks is due in court. Under pressure A high-visibility police presence in the capital is aimed at making the public feel safe, while undercover officers are mingling with passengers on Tubes and buses trying to spot would-be bombers. Although police have received no intelligence about another attack, all leave has been cancelled and detectives drafted into uniform. Extra officers have also been brought in from outside the capital and retired officers persuaded to return to help with the anti-terror work. This is the biggest threat London has faced in peacetime and we have to throw all our resources into it Detective Chief Constable Andy Trotter 'Hair bleach' in bombs Detective Chief Constable Trotter said: "It's extremely costly, there is no doubt about it. The budget is under enormous pressure and operationally there is pressure. "But this is the biggest threat London has faced in peacetime and we have to throw all our resources into it right now. We will continue as long as it is necessary." Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur earlier said work on major murder investigations had "slowed to a trickle" because so many specialist detectives were working on anti-terror operations. In the Leeds suburb of Beeston, police on Thursday were handing out leaflets asking for information about the 7 July suicide bombers - the men all had links to the area. Aldgate bomber Shehzad Tanweer, 22, was from Beeston; Edgware Road bomber Mohammad Sidique Khan, 30, lived there before moving to Dewsbury; bus bomber Hasib Mir Hussain, 18, was from Holbeck, Leeds. Russell Square bomber Germaine Lindsay, 19, was from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, but spent his teens in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Tube reopening London Underground said all stations on the Tube network were open from Thursday, with the Piccadilly Line reopening and the Circle Line beginning a limited service. "It's a very poignant moment today," said Detective Chief Constable Trotter. A police officer at Russell Square Tube station All Tube stations were open for the first time since 7 July "Today is part of getting London back to normality. It will be a different normality from before - the level of security will have to change for a long, long time to come." He added: "Obviously people are nervous and anxious, but they are happy to see us." The Piccadilly Line had been suspended from Hyde Park Corner to Arnos Grove and from Rayners Lane to Uxbridge, and the Circle Line shut completely since 7 July. The Hammersmith and City Line, also shut since 7 July, reopened on Tuesday. Terror charges Ismael Abdurahman, 23, of Newport Street, Kennington, south-east London, will appear before Bow Street Magistrates' Court charged under the Terrorism Act in relation to the failed bomb attacks in London on 21 July. Arrested on 28 July, he is accused of withholding information that may have helped catch a person involved in terrorism. The allegation is understood to relate to the Shepherd's Bush bombing, with suspect Osman Hussain currently being held in Italy. There are a further 14 people being held in connection with the attacks. all leave has been cancelled and detectives drafted into uniform. Quite funny really because it doesn't fit half of them Extra officers have also been brought in from outside the capital and retired officers persuaded to return to help with the anti-terror work. Yeah am off soon, wave if you see me. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 wave if you see me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is that safe? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
oikoik Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Is that safe? Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ROFL!! Link to post Share on other sites
mower Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 good luck mate, just dont shoot yourself in the foot k? Link to post Share on other sites
snip3r Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 *sees razer...waves....gets shot...* hmm i think i will shout hello instead seems safer.... Link to post Share on other sites
rizzo Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Is that safe? Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehe. Good luck Razer- stop dem terrorist foo's Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Are they carrying strangely modified G36s? Link to post Share on other sites
rizzo Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 *MP5Ks Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore_Mitsuko Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I more than likely won't see you xRazerx, so I'll wave at you now Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Harry Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 DUCK!!! *hail of bullets rips through the air* sorry xRazerx, couldn't resist Link to post Share on other sites
Xaccers Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Remember, don't get your airsoft and real steal mags and guns mixed up! (and don't foget to send me an eotech, I've got a packet of maltesers with your name on it if you do) Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Shoot snake_goth for me, wontcha! Link to post Share on other sites
demon.b Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Does this mean you won't be at AA tomorrow? I don't know, putting work and protecting the community before airsoft. No commitment, some people. Stay frosty Link to post Share on other sites
snake_goth Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 please dont hurt me razer, dont lisen to HM Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I'm not Gear Boi, I'm HaVoC_MaN. Gear Boi is my sidekick. Link to post Share on other sites
elrey Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 No, you're HaVoC. That police strengthenging sounds alarming. Link to post Share on other sites
snake_goth Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 O_o and i have to go into london saterday (depending on weather or not mr RIS gets here) with my M4 to get her re-wired at wolf....... ###### Link to post Share on other sites
Basho Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Question: Do you think it is not a good idea to travel on the underground with AEG's? Would the hassle of being stopped be much worse, would for example the police nick you regardless of th efact that you are on the way to a AS club? I a thinking of how I may still get to electroworkz... Basho Link to post Share on other sites
ENGLISHFELLOW Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Until the overtime money runs out Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Actually MAYBE airsoft is the answer? Suspect runs, hail of BBs, stunned disbelief on suspects face, police harmlessly overpower them Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Weren't the prison guards in some Asian country going to be given airsoft guns to subdue prisoners with? Link to post Share on other sites
oikoik Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 yeah, i think it was in the philippines - a photo was leaked from the press that showed the exposed wires on a TM M4A1RIS PEQ. Link to post Share on other sites
xRAZERx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Does this mean you won't be at AA tomorrow? I don't know, putting work and protecting the community before airsoft. No commitment, some people. Stay frosty <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah I will prbably be working sadly Question: Do you think it is not a good idea to travel on the underground with AEG's? Would the hassle of being stopped be much worse, would for example the police nick you regardless of th efact that you are on the way to a AS club? I a thinking of how I may still get to electroworkz... Basho <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let me know when you're going and I'll try and go with you if you want mate? Link to post Share on other sites
oikoik Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Let me know when you're going and I'll try and go with you if you want mate? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> is that so you can suddenly manhandle him inthe station and shout to your colleagues "i've got one here!!!" and bag him? Link to post Share on other sites
ENGLISHFELLOW Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Actually MAYBE airsoft is the answer? Suspect runs, hail of BBs, stunned disbelief on suspects face, police harmlessly overpower them Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Or grabs mouth and shouts " JESUS YOU CHIPPED MY TOOTH YOU ######! " giving police enough time to arrest them. Link to post Share on other sites
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