30 Active Terror Plots In Britain Under Investigation

It is being reported by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith that 30 separate and active terror plots are under investigation in Great Britain.

"There are 22,000 individuals who are being monitored. There are 200 networks involved and 30 active plots," Smith said on Sunday. He also said, "We now face a threat level that is severe. It's actually growing."

The British government is currently seeking to pass legislation to extend the detention of terror suspects to 42 days from the current 28-day limit. However, the measure faces strong opposition in parliament from several parties.

Smith says that the measure is needed and is also as quoted in saying that

"We task the police and the security agencies with protecting us. Frankly, if they say to me it's getting more difficult and we need more time to investigate thoroughly, it is my duty to provide them with the tools they need, We can't wait for an attack to succeed and then rush in new powers. We have got to stay ahead. Because we now understand the scale of what is being plotted, the police have to step in earlier, which means they need more time to put evidence together."

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