Fast Draw – Al Qaeda and the Malay Flight

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If the latest information is correct we’re facing a new stage in global terrorism. After a long period of relative calm it seems that al-Qaeda and its affiliates have renewed their attacks on global aviation.

The suspects have been arrested in the capital Kuala Lumpur. They’re all between the ages of 22 and 55, including students, businessmen and a widow. After intensive interrogations the incident is now believed to be the result of a terror attack, with the plane hijacked by armed militants. The international investigators have requested a comprehensive report on al-Qaeda, while some of the suspects admitted they have planned terror attacks in Arab states – although they denied being involved in the passenger plane hijacking.

iHLS – Israel Homeland Security

The investigation is ongoing, now joined by many western intelligence agencies. Over the last few years there has been a drop in terror attacks on civil aviation, unfortunately accompanied by reduced security measures in a few countries.

Experts say that in some countries airport security is “ridiculous”, only implemented for the sake of appearances. Some claim that weapons can be easily smuggled onto flights in several places. The investigation into the affair is ongoing, alongside efforts to locate the plain’s wreckage, perhaps shedding more light on these latest suspicions.