Transport OFFICIAL TRANSPORT

THREAT LEVEL 2 The threat level in the UK from international terrorism SEVERE The threat level in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) from Northern Ireland - related terrorism MODERATE The threat level in Northern Ireland from Northern Ireland-related terrorism SEVERE Critical – An Attack is Expected Imminently Severe – An Attack is Highly Likely Substantial – An Attack is a Strong Possibility Moderate – An Attack is Possible but not Likely Low – An Attack is Unlikely OFFICIAL

TRANSPORT Air, Sea, Rail, River and Road (Bus/Coach, Taxi, HGV) Attacks on public transport continue worldwide and are appealing to terrorists as they offer a high expectation of success and are often difficult to protect. A prime objective of International Terrorists is to cause mass casualties. The UK and major urban centres remain a target; venues may include public sector transport, crowded trains and interchange stations, international departure and arrival venues, the underground and buses. Self organised groups and lone actors represent a growing risk in the UK threat picture. They are likely to be difficult to detect as they conduct their activity in isolation, sometimes picking their targets just prior to attack. 3 OFFICIAL

Previous targets 7/7 Tavistock Sq Bus Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) OFFICIAL

7/7 London Underground: Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) Previous targets OFFICIAL

among others are… Previous targets 2008 Mumbai India Weapons/Firearms Attack Railway Stations 2013 Volgorgrad Russia Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) OFFICIAL

Previous targets 2007 Glasgow International Airport : Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) OFFICIAL

Previous Targets 2004 Madrid Railway: Rucksack Improvised Explosive Device (IED) OFFICIAL

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10 Freedom of Information Act Protective Marking OFFICIALPublication Scheme Y/N: N Title: COUNTER TERRORISM AWARENESS WEEK 2014 Summary: Briefings for National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week Branch / OCU: NACTSO Date created: 10/09/2014Review date: 18/11/2015 Version: 1 Author: National Counter Terrorism HQ