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**Mick** · 01-11-2010, 16:19

That's just it, it's a little obvious sending something like printer cartridges to a place where you could get one just as easily and cheaply i.e in the US.

What is concerning is that most Airport scanners can't trace the type of explosive they are using, PETN which bomb experts say is said to be about 40-50% more powerful than TNT.

01-11-2010, 16:19	#3
Mick Cable Forum Admin Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 15,140	Re: Latest Terror plot foiled-New Security Measures from Midnight That's just it, it's a little obvious sending something like printer cartridges to a place where you could get one just as easily and cheaply i.e in the US. What is concerning is that most Airport scanners can't trace the type of explosive they are using, PETN which bomb experts say is said to be about 40-50% more powerful than TNT.