GERMANY
Plot to blow up plane uncovered
Six people are under investigation in Germany over an alleged terrorist plot to blow up a commercial aircraft, prosecutors said Nov. 20.
The six are believed to have begun preparations for an attack on behalf of "so far unknown" terrorist backers, prosecutors said.
A security official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment on the matter, said the plot was centered on the Frankfurt airport and the intention apparently was to attack a plane belonging to Israel's El Al airlines.
The Japan Times Weekly: Nov. 25, 2006 (C) All rights reserved
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