UK Police are getting jumpy...

**Springer** · 05-07-2012, 12:30

Police shut a large stretch of the M6 Toll Road near Lichfield in Staffordshire in what they described as a “major police-led incident”.

It is understood police received a call from a passenger on board the coach who was concerned about the activities of another passenger.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...medium=twitter

**Manservant** · 05-07-2012, 13:20

George Orwell told them so...

Or was that Eric Blair?

**Gunna** · 06-07-2012, 01:06

Words fail me on this one.

**gertjie87** · 06-07-2012, 08:29

**Springer** · 06-07-2012, 08:39

Watching SKY last night it seems that it was just some poor sod with an electronic cigarette and a passenger got nervous and called the "suspicious" situation in. Although at first glance I thought this was all over the top in terms of reaction from the British Forces after thinking about it, I thought "what if it was a confirmed threat?" - Then I thought it was handled pretty efficiently with no wiggle room. also certainly sends a clear message that they are ready to react to any situation pretty fast and effectively. Trained personnel, swift reaction, sensible command - A universe away from operations here I can tell you.

**JS4** · 06-07-2012, 10:37

Also, they must be on high alert in anticipation of the Olympic Games.

**afzals1** · 06-07-2012, 10:44

Springer our world cup went off without a hitch did it not?

**Springer** · 06-07-2012, 11:01

Originally Posted by afzals1

Springer our world cup went off without a hitch did it not?

Sure. I'm not suggesting it didn't. But given that our policemen can't be trusted to transport 2 boxes of grenades from one point to another, I'd suggest that we have a fair bit to learn.