Success Stories: DHS Adjusts to UK Bomb Plot, Bans Liquids

Objective: Continue to Protect Our Nation from Dangerous Goods

Situation		Action
Aug 10, 2006: “Major terrorist plot” to blow up airplanes in flight bound for the U.S. from the U.K. British make arrests after concluding terrorists would soon try to stage their suicide attacks Terrorists’ plot: smuggle liquid explosive materials aboard 10 planes in carry-on baggage and assemble bombs onboard		DHS raises threat level for aviation to Severe, or RED; nation’s threat level to High, or ORANGE TSA coordinates response with Federal partners, airport authorities and commercial airlines TSA prohibits all liquids from being carried on airplanes due to the nature of the threat Change occurs at every U.S. airport within hours
Result
Additional security measures within airports and at screening checkpoints are implemented TSA response to plot is quick, measured and assures aviation system remains safe and secure Travelers are able to go about their plans safely and confidently TSA reviews & adjusts policy as threat subsides		Starting Sep 26, 2006 - Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.
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