PTI, Dec 23, 2010, 06.27am IST
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LONDON: A large-scale terror attack was aimed at British landmarks and public spaces, security officials said as more details emerged and police searched the homes of 12 British suspects being held for questioning.
The men – whose ages range from 17 to 28 – were arrested on Monday in the largest counterterrorism raid in nearly two years. At least five were of Bangladeshi origin.
Lord Carlile, the government's independent watchdog for terror legislation, said on Tuesday the alleged plot appeared significant and involved several British cities, but he did not identify the targets. Police have up to 28 days to either charge the men or release them.
Possible targets that were scouted include the Houses of Parliament in London and shopping areas around the UK, a security official said. pti
The men – whose ages range from 17 to 28 – were arrested on Monday in the largest counterterrorism raid in nearly two years. At least five were of Bangladeshi origin.
Lord Carlile, the government's independent watchdog for terror legislation, said on Tuesday the alleged plot appeared significant and involved several British cities, but he did not identify the targets. Police have up to 28 days to either charge the men or release them.
Possible targets that were scouted include the Houses of Parliament in London and shopping areas around the UK, a security official said. pti
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