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| Australian Authorities say 1 arrested in connection with UK, Scotland Terror Attacks |
| 2007-07-02 |
| A 27-year-old doctor was arrested last night in Brisbane in connection with the foiled terrorist plots to blow up car bombs in London and Scotland. The man, who was not Australian born, was a registrar at the Gold Coast Hospital in Southport. He did not have a return ticket for his flight. Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said the man was arrested by a counter-terrorism team comprising Queensland police and Australian Federal Police officers after advice from UK authorities. Mr Beattie said he understood the man had been attempting to leave Australia. Brisbane Airport has confirmed that only one flight - destined for Kuala Lumpur - was delayed last night. The man is helping police with inquiries and no charges have been laid, but a number of search warrants are being executed across south-east Queensland. Two other suspects being held in Britain are also doctors. The Brisbane arrest is the eighth in connection with the bombings. |
| Posted by:Oztralian |
| #2 Couple of wrong number cell phone calls and he figured reception was better in Australia? Happy reception, Doc. |
| Posted by: Phinater Thraviger 2007-07-02 20:58 |
| #1 There is suppose to be a news conference on soon and i suspect in the coming days a number of search warrants will be executed. |
| Posted by: Oztralian 2007-07-02 20:55 |