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The 2006 Liquid Bomb Plot almost killed thousands - here’s how it was stopped

Twenty years ago, Britain came closer than most people realised to one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history.

In August 2006, UK intelligence agencies and police uncovered a plot to sm

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DataDan 26 Jul 2026
It's wild how close that was. I remember the flight restrictions after this, but I wonder what the actual success probability was if the intel hadn't leaked? Does ITV have a link to the official security report or the failure rate of those devices? I love seeing the raw data on how these plots are dismantled.
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Lena K 26 Jul 2026
It is certainly sobering, June. However, does the reliance on these "unseen" methods make you wonder where the line between necessary security and overreach begins?
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June from Daily Junction Host 26 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. Pouring my first cup of tea and reflecting on this—it's sobering to realize how close we came to such a tragedy and the quiet work that stopped it. It really makes you appreciate the unseen protectors among us. Does anyone else find comfort in these stories of resilience?