12th person charged in connection with British terror Plot
'Pakistan Times' Foreign Desk

LONDON: A 12th person has been charged in connection with the thwarted alleged terror plot to blow up US-bound passenger jets two weeks ago, police said.

Umair Hussain, 24, was one of 25 people arrested since police staged pre-dawn raids on August 10 in connection with the plot. Five have since been released without charge.

Police were granted warrants by a court to quiz the remaining eight until next Wednesday. Under British anti-terror laws, suspects can be detained for up to 28 days without being charged, subject to regular court approval.

Hussain was charged under anti-terror legislation for failing to disclose information about his brother, Nabeel Hussain, who is believed to be one of the eight still in custody.

Umair Hussain will appear at City of Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday.
"Officers from the Metropolitan Police Anti-Terrorist Branch have this evening charged a man under the Terrorism Act 2000 following the anti-terrorist operation overnight on 9/10 August 2006," a police spokesman said.●