bad_meetz_evil
03-22-2006, 05:06 PM
One of the suspected terrorists on trial for allegedly plotting a nationwide bombing campaign has been linked to a nuclear weapon.
The Old Bailey jury was told that Salahuddin Amin had been involved in discussions to buy a nuclear bomb.
The prosecution said contact had been made with the Russian mafia in Belgium, from whom they wanted to buy a radio-isotope bomb.
Yesterday, jurors heard the prosecution outline its case that the seven-strong gang - all British citizens - planned to blow up pubs, nightclubs, trains and also considered hitting the UK's power infrastructure.
Khyam, Garcia, Hussain, Akbar The gang had wanted to blow up "the biggest nightclub" in central London, prosecutor David Waters QC said.
In February, 2004, they were allegedly overheard discussing bomb targets.
Mr Waters said: "Jawad Akbar referred to attacks upon the utilities, gas, water or electrical supplies.
"Alternatively, a big nightclub in central London might be a target."
The accused deny conspiring to cause explosions between January 1 2003 and March 31 2004.
Three of them also deny an additional charge of possessing an article for terrorism.
Mohammed Babar, a US citizen who pleaded guilty in New York to a role in a "British bomb plot", is expected to give evidence against the defendants.
The Old Bailey jury was told that Salahuddin Amin had been involved in discussions to buy a nuclear bomb.
The prosecution said contact had been made with the Russian mafia in Belgium, from whom they wanted to buy a radio-isotope bomb.
Yesterday, jurors heard the prosecution outline its case that the seven-strong gang - all British citizens - planned to blow up pubs, nightclubs, trains and also considered hitting the UK's power infrastructure.
Khyam, Garcia, Hussain, Akbar The gang had wanted to blow up "the biggest nightclub" in central London, prosecutor David Waters QC said.
In February, 2004, they were allegedly overheard discussing bomb targets.
Mr Waters said: "Jawad Akbar referred to attacks upon the utilities, gas, water or electrical supplies.
"Alternatively, a big nightclub in central London might be a target."
The accused deny conspiring to cause explosions between January 1 2003 and March 31 2004.
Three of them also deny an additional charge of possessing an article for terrorism.
Mohammed Babar, a US citizen who pleaded guilty in New York to a role in a "British bomb plot", is expected to give evidence against the defendants.