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Terror Cell 'Targeted Queen'

Cell stocked with info on royal residences

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 19, 2008 3:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – A terror cell busted by British police was apparently plotting an attack on the queen and other royals, reports the Daily Telegraph. Islamic extremist Aabid Hussain Khan, 23, was convicted yesterday of possessing terrorist materials, including detailed information on royal residences, and other London landmarks. The cell included a teenager, Britain's youngest convicted terrorist.

"These are dangerous individuals," said a security expert. "These men were not simply in possession of material which expressed extremist views. They had material that was operationally useful to anyone wishing to carry out an act of terrorism."

Britain's Prince Charles speaks in London earlier this month.
Britain's Prince Charles speaks in London earlier this month.   (AP Photo)
A terror cell broken up by British investigators may have been plotting attacks on the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
A terror cell broken up by British investigators may have been plotting attacks on the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwal enjoy a laugh earlier this month at a Scottish festival. Detailed information about Charles and the Queen were found in material assembled by a terror cell.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwal enjoy a laugh earlier this month at a Scottish festival. Detailed information about Charles and the Queen were found in material assembled by a terror cell.   (AP Photo)
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"Let there be no doubt, these are dangerous individuals. They were in possession of material that was operationally useful to anyone wishing to carry out an act of violence or terrorism." - Detective Chief Superintendent John Parkinson, Head of the Counter Terrorism Unit

"If you can find a big target and take it out, like a military base in the UK, then praise be to Allah." - Aabid Hussain Khan, convicted terrorist

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