Copyright 2007 MGN Ltd.
The People
July 15, 2007, Sunday
3 Star Edition; NEWS; Pg. 6
854 words
FANATICS' TRIPLE TERROR ATTACK EXPOSED;
EXCLUSIVE AL-QAEDA CELL TARGET MILITARY BASES, JAILS AND
BY RACHAEL BLETCHLY
THREAT: Glasgow attack is taste of what's in store, experts fear; 1 BOMB
MILITARY BASE To cause devastating carnage; 2 BLITZ PHONE EXCHANGE And
hamper rescue operation; 3 BLAST JAIL WIDE OPEN Let danger men roam streets
AN al-Qaeda terror cell planning a deadly threepronged attack on Britain is
being tracked by MI5.
Islamic extremists are plotting to BOMB a key military base - and
simultaneously WRECK communications networks by blowing up a phone exchange
and crippling computer systems.
MI5 agents believe they also aim toSTORM a prison to free jailed associates
- and let hundreds of other dangerous criminals loose on Britain's streets.
Spy chiefs say the triple strike would cause mayhem and carnage if police
failed to thwart it.
In the wake of the failed carbomb attacks in London and Glasgow, al-Qaeda
believe a bomb outrage at an RAF or Army base will act as a call-to-arms for
other Muslim radicals.
By crippling telephone and computer networks they could scupper 999
operations and throw the Government's anti-terror strategies into disarray.
And with dangerous convicts at large, they would maximise public panic - and
stretch police and military forces to breaking point.
Terrorism expert Dr Steve Hewitt said last night: "This new form of attack
would divide the response of the UK's emergency services - which could
ultimately mean a greater loss of life.
"If you look at the pattern of major al-Qaeda attacks around the world, they
often strike simultaneously at different targets.
"If this was to happen in Britain with communications lines completely
knocked out, it could cause devastation."
The People has learned that members of the terror cell have been spotted
carrying out a string of recconnaisance missions at military centres in the
south of England.
They have also been seen casing a nearby BT telephone exchange and a jail -
which is thought to be Bullingdon Prison in Oxfordshire.
Undercover cops and security personnel have been watching two of the cell's
suspected agents for some time.
The men - both of south-east Asian appearance - were first sighted driving
slowly round the perimeters of military bases in a vehicle fitted with
blacked-out windows.
On later occasions, they seemed to be timing journeys.
And they were also seen getting out of their vehicle and apparently
measuring distances between specific locations. The duo were also tracked to
addresses in Slough, Berks, and Swindon, Wilts - further evidence that
terror cells are spreading to allcorners of Britain.
Security bosses are currently monitoring 219 extremist groups around the UK
- DOUBLE the number of a year ago.
They believe the terrorists are moving into quiet towns and villages in a
bid to evade MI5's radar.
More than 1,600 extremists are said to be plotting chemical, biological and
nuclear atrocities - with at least 30 major operations identified to date.
And sources say the triple strike plan is designed to spark a new wave of
terror.
Birmingham University expert Dr Hewitt said: "So far the pattern has been to
launch physical attacks.
"But a hit on communications - where multiple targets are attacked - would
divide the response of emergency services.
"That would mean a greater risk of casualties because they are not getting
attention quickly enough."
Dr Hewitt warned a jailbreak - a regular al-Qaeda tactic in Iraq - could
cause chaos on our streets.
He said: "There may be dangerous prisoners who they are looking to help
escape.
"The resources and time it would take to track them down would restrict the
ability of the emergency services to deal with victims of attacks elsewhere.
"I twould create fear, inflict large numbers of casualties and damage
national morale."
Experts claim military targets could include the vital RAF bases at Brize
Norton and Lyneham.
Brize Norton, near Oxford, is the RAF's biggest station and employs up to
4,000 people.
Troops fly to Afghanistan and Iraq from there - and bodies of service
personnel killed in action are flown home to the base.
It is also the HQ of planes used by the Royal Family.
Lyneham, near Swindon, is home to the UK's Hercules transport aircraft and
the RAF's teenage cadets.
Other targets include the nearby Defence Academy, an elite centre for
officer training where Prince Andrew once studied.
The People has learned that RAF South Cerney, Glos, could also be in the
terrorists' sights. It iswhere all troops being sent to warzones are
processed.
The base is close to the M4 and M5, meaning terrorists could flee the area
quickly and escape to another part of the country.
Experts fear another key target would be computer networks.
Cyber-terrorists could paralyse entire systems with a well-placed virus - or
overwhelm them with millions of simultaneous emails.
Either way, the onslaught could be launched from ANYWHERE in the world.
MI5 believe the triple strike plan is still at an early stage and are only
monitoring the suspects.
They have not yet arrested the two men in the hope the pair will lead them
to the plot's ringleaders.
A source told The People last night: "It's a crucial balancing act.
"Protecting Britain and preventing atrocities is paramount.
"But arresting two lesser players when the masterminds are still at large
will not necessarily stop the carnage."
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