Transport OFFICIAL TRANSPORT. THREAT LEVEL 2 The threat level in the UK from international terrorism SEVERE The threat level in Great Britain (England,

Transport

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TRANSPORT

THREAT LEVEL

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The threat level in the UK from international terrorism

SEVERE

The threat level in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) from Northern Ireland -related terrorism

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The threat level in Northern Ireland from Northern Ireland-related terrorism

SEVERE

•Critical – An Attack is Expected Imminently•Severe – An Attack is Highly Likely•Substantial – An Attack is a Strong Possibility•Moderate – An Attack is Possible but not Likely•Low – An Attack is Unlikely

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TRANSPORT

•Air, Sea, Rail, River and Road (Bus/Coach, Taxi, HGV)

•Attacks on public transport continue worldwide and are appealing to terrorists as they offer a high expectation of success and are often difficult to protect. A prime objective of International Terrorists is to cause mass casualties.

•The UK and major urban centres remain a target; venues may include public sector transport, crowded trains and interchange stations, international departure and arrival venues, the underground and buses.

•Self organised groups and lone actors represent a growing risk in the UK threat picture. They are likely to be difficult to detect as they conduct their activity in isolation, sometimes picking their targets just prior to attack.

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Previous targets

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7/7 Tavistock Sq Bus7/7 Tavistock Sq BusPerson Borne Person Borne Improvised Explosive Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED)Device (PBIED)

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7/7 London 7/7 London Underground: Underground: Person Borne Person Borne

Improvised Explosive Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED)Device (PBIED)

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among others are…among others are…

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2008 Mumbai India2008 Mumbai IndiaWeapons/Firearms Weapons/Firearms AttackAttack

Railway StationsRailway Stations

2013 Volgorgrad Russia2013 Volgorgrad RussiaPerson Borne Improvised Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED)Explosive Device (PBIED)

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Previous targets

Previous targets

2007 Glasgow International 2007 Glasgow International Airport : Vehicle Borne Airport : Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED)(VBIED)

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Previous Targets

Previous Targets

2004 Madrid Railway: 2004 Madrid Railway: Rucksack Improvised Rucksack Improvised Explosive Device (IED)Explosive Device (IED)

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Title: COUNTER TERRORISM AWARENESS WEEK 2014

Summary: Briefings for National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week

Branch / OCU: NACTSO

Date created: 10/09/2014

Review date: 18/11/2015 Version: 1

Author: National Counter Terrorism HQ