Teh One Who Knocks
03-12-2019, 12:11 PM
Georgia Diebelius for Metro.co.uk
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The IRA have allegedly claimed responsibility for a number of explosive devices planted in buildings across London and Glasgow last week.
Police spoke out today stating they were aware of the claim, which was received by a media outlet in Northern Ireland yesterday, using a recognised code word.
The claim indicated that five devices were sent, however only four have so far been recovered.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘The investigations into these devices continue and relevant enquiries are being made in relation to the claim that has been made.
‘Given the packages received last week bore similarities to devices sent in the past which were linked to dissident groups associated with Northern Ireland-related terrorism, officers were already looking at this as a line of enquiry.
‘However, we continue to keep an open mind and enquiries continue.
‘We are also aware that those claiming responsibility have indicated five devices were sent. At this time, only four devices have been recovered.
‘Extensive advice has already been issued to relevant businesses and sectors to be vigilant for and report suspicious packages to police.
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‘This advice was previously sent to armed forces personnel and is being reiterated again in light of this claim.
‘We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police.’
Police were first called on March 5 at around 9.55am following reports of a suspicious package at The Compass Centre in Hounslow.
The package was opened by staff at the building, causing the device to initiate. This resulted in part of the package burning.
At approximately 11.40am, British Transport Police were called to reports of a suspicious package in the post room at Waterloo Station.
The package was not opened. Specialist officers attended and made the device safe and no one was injured.
The station was not evacuated however cordons were erected in a small area on Cab Road, outside the station.
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At approximately 12.10pm, police were called to a report of a suspicious package at offices at City Aviation House in Newham.
Staff were evacuated from the building as a precaution but the package was not opened and no one was injured.
Specialist officers attended and made safe the device.
One day later on March 6, a suspicious package was received at the University of Glasgow.
The package was not opened and no one was injured, however emergency services were alerted and several buildings within the estate were evacuated as a precaution.
Specialist officers subsequently carried out a controlled explosion of the device.
Detectives from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command are leading the investigation into the three packages received in London, whilst Police Scotland, under direction from the Crown, is leading the investigation into the package received at the University of Glasgow.
The Met Police spokesman added: ‘Both investigation teams are working closely together to share any information or intelligence that could assist their respective inquiries.
‘Enquiries continue.’
https://i.imgur.com/GIPOeZ3.jpg
The IRA have allegedly claimed responsibility for a number of explosive devices planted in buildings across London and Glasgow last week.
Police spoke out today stating they were aware of the claim, which was received by a media outlet in Northern Ireland yesterday, using a recognised code word.
The claim indicated that five devices were sent, however only four have so far been recovered.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘The investigations into these devices continue and relevant enquiries are being made in relation to the claim that has been made.
‘Given the packages received last week bore similarities to devices sent in the past which were linked to dissident groups associated with Northern Ireland-related terrorism, officers were already looking at this as a line of enquiry.
‘However, we continue to keep an open mind and enquiries continue.
‘We are also aware that those claiming responsibility have indicated five devices were sent. At this time, only four devices have been recovered.
‘Extensive advice has already been issued to relevant businesses and sectors to be vigilant for and report suspicious packages to police.
https://i.imgur.com/A6468Zi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/vqKkxyo.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nYWN9Ih.jpg
‘This advice was previously sent to armed forces personnel and is being reiterated again in light of this claim.
‘We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police.’
Police were first called on March 5 at around 9.55am following reports of a suspicious package at The Compass Centre in Hounslow.
The package was opened by staff at the building, causing the device to initiate. This resulted in part of the package burning.
At approximately 11.40am, British Transport Police were called to reports of a suspicious package in the post room at Waterloo Station.
The package was not opened. Specialist officers attended and made the device safe and no one was injured.
The station was not evacuated however cordons were erected in a small area on Cab Road, outside the station.
https://i.imgur.com/3OvmLN0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2hEiNvQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7GiDt51.jpg
At approximately 12.10pm, police were called to a report of a suspicious package at offices at City Aviation House in Newham.
Staff were evacuated from the building as a precaution but the package was not opened and no one was injured.
Specialist officers attended and made safe the device.
One day later on March 6, a suspicious package was received at the University of Glasgow.
The package was not opened and no one was injured, however emergency services were alerted and several buildings within the estate were evacuated as a precaution.
Specialist officers subsequently carried out a controlled explosion of the device.
Detectives from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command are leading the investigation into the three packages received in London, whilst Police Scotland, under direction from the Crown, is leading the investigation into the package received at the University of Glasgow.
The Met Police spokesman added: ‘Both investigation teams are working closely together to share any information or intelligence that could assist their respective inquiries.
‘Enquiries continue.’