Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Russian spies planted an incendiary device on a plane to Britain. The device likely arrived at a DHL warehouse by air.
An incendiary package ignited at a Birmingham DHL warehouse on July 22. Authorities are concerned that had it caught fire during a flight, it could have downed the plane.
Authorities disclosed the Birmingham incident only after joint inquiries, raising questions about why information was withheld initially. Officials have condemned the larger campaign by Russian spies.
MI5 chief Ken McCallum noted the reckless behavior of Russia's GRU across Europe this year, indicating the severity of such incidents and the threat they pose.
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