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Life sentence for three terrorists who were planning to use liquid explosives on airplanes

London, UK - The attack was avoided in 2006

Three of the terrorists who in the summer of 2006 planned a joint attack on several airliners departing from the UK towards the USA, have been sentenced today to life prison by London's court. The head of the group, Abdulla Ahmed Ali, will be detained for 40 years before being allowed to take advantage of possible benefits, while his partners, Assad Sarwar and Tanvir Hussain, will have to serve...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109245
Rome, Italy, 09/14/2009 18:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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