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UK: Muslim claimed bomb was on airplane in order to delay it because he was late to catch it

Jan 23, 2020 5:00 pm By Robert Spencer

This was a creative way for Rashidul Islam to delay his flight. Where did he get the bright idea to do this?

Whatever his intentions, he certainly succeeded in “striking terror in the unbelievers” (Qur’an 8:60).

“Gatwick bomb hoaxer Rashidul Islam tried to delay Easyjet flight,” by Aidan Barlow, The Argus, January 17, 2020:

A HOAXER claimed there was a bomb on an aircraft because he was late for his flight.

Rashidul Islam wanted to catch the 5.40pm flight from Gatwick to Marrakech.

He told a 999 call handler: “EasyJet flight 8897 leaves in 40 minutes… There may be a bomb on the plane, you need to delay it, you need to stop it now.”

It sparked panic as cabin crew and pilots had to get off the plane, while passengers were held at the gate in the terminal.

Meanwhile Islam, a designer, turned up late to check-in, and an investigation found the number which had dialled 999 was his.

Passengers faced having to go back through airport security, and were held up for more than three hours.

The 32-year-old was arrested at the North Terminal on suspicion of making a bomb hoax and was taken into custody.

At Lewes Crown Court, Islam was jailed for 16 months, and was told he is banned from Gatwick Airport.

Detective Constable Stephen Trott said the incident happened on May 4 last year.

In police interview, Islam, of Ivy Road, London, fully admitted the offence.

He claimed he intended to travel to Marrakech to meet with his fiancée.

But he had problems on public transport which caused him to be late for his flight.

In a desperate attempt to delay it, he called 999 to say he had information there was a bomb on the plane….

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  1. gravenimage says

    Jan 23, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    UK: Muslim claimed bomb was on airplane in order to delay it because he was late to catch it
    ………………..

    Who else does stuff like this?

    Evil *and* stupid–how did he think this would not be traced to his phone?

    • James Lincoln says

      Jan 23, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      gravenimage,

      Yes, both evil – and stupid.

      And an IQ probably hovering around room temperature…

      • FYI says

        Jan 23, 2020 at 6:23 pm

        An Escherichia Coli bacterium has more intelligence and more to offer humanity than that creature.

        His name is Mr islam:why,of course it is…. Mr islam representing his islam.

        • Christopher Watson says

          Jan 24, 2020 at 3:53 am

          Someone, anyone, please answer me this: why, oh why is it that we live in an advanced western country where even the lowliest job involved some literary or numerical skill, do we allow immigrants with no discernible skills to live here, free, with free money, free medical services, free housing, free education; where they can live without giving anything back to that society or indeed any responsibility. Tell me, who are the idiots here?

        • gravenimage says

          Jan 25, 2020 at 1:29 am

          Good question, Christopher.

    • Buzzinoffski says

      Jan 23, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      But now these animals will just use a pay phone ?

      • Jayell says

        Jan 24, 2020 at 12:42 am

        Assuming they can find one – as everyone currently in the UK knows.

    • SKA says

      Jan 23, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      American undergraduates have used bomb hoaxes to avoid having to present papers in class or else to avoid final exams.

    • Glyn david says

      Jan 24, 2020 at 3:23 am

      He should be thrown out or locked for his name…

  2. Hugh Fitzgerald says

    Jan 23, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    “A designer”?
    I hope that all of his clients desert him, permanently.

    • gravenimage says

      Jan 23, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      I noticed that oddly vague job description, as well. What does he design–IEDs?

      • Rufolino says

        Jan 24, 2020 at 5:05 am

        He designs hoaxes that don’t work.

        • gravenimage says

          Jan 25, 2020 at 1:30 am

          🙂

  3. keith says

    Jan 23, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    This fine example of his faith is a special kind of stupid.
    If he was any more of an idiot he could get elected to parliament.

  4. Lory says

    Jan 23, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    Boy, a special kind of Muslim believes they can come up with any excuse for anything!! A bomb to delay a flight – some kind of stupid OR some kind of test?

  5. Jim says

    Jan 23, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    “He claimed he intended to travel to Marrakech to meet with his fiancée.”

    -> She has really hit the jackpot with this guy! Alas, their wedding will be delayed for 16 months. And they won’t be able to fly out of Gatwick for their honeymoon.

    “But he had problems on public transport which caused him to be late for his flight.”

    -> So he called in the bomb threat FROM PUBLIC TRANSPORT! Did he ever stop to think that someone might overhear him? He obviously called from his own cell phone, because “an investigation found the number which had dialed 999 was his.”

    “Mr. Islam” seems a very appropriate name for this guy.

    • gravenimage says

      Jan 23, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      I wonder how old his fiancée is? I wonder if she has ever met him? I wonder if she has a chance to say no without being “Honor Killed”?

      • Glyn david says

        Jan 24, 2020 at 3:37 am

        I think you would find its all just the usual…no doubt he intends to bring the family back to UK

  6. sidney penny says

    Jan 24, 2020 at 1:19 am

    “At Lewes Crown Court, Islam was jailed for 16 months, and was told he is banned from Gatwick Airport.”

    Only Gatwick airport ? The order should have all British airports.

    • Jim says

      Jan 24, 2020 at 1:39 am

      I wondered the same thing. The “guilt trip” on full display in England – they don’t want to look “racist”. (By the way, what race is Islam?)

      • Oops says

        Jan 24, 2020 at 5:08 pm

        Same race as stupid—

    • gravenimage says

      Jan 25, 2020 at 1:31 am

      Spot on.

  7. libertyORdeath says

    Jan 24, 2020 at 2:32 am

    Off topic but meanwhile in increasingly Shari’a compliant Russia – Biggest Swimming Pool In Russia’s Muslim South Bans Women, Causing Outcry

    https://www.oann.com/biggest-swimming-pool-in-russias-muslim-south-bans-women-causing-outcry/

    • gravenimage says

      Jan 25, 2020 at 1:32 am

      Disgusting. How can this be legal in Russia? Oh…wait…they already have Shari’ah law in Chechnya.

  8. James says

    Jan 24, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    I remember long ago before the rise of intense awareness of jihad and nine-eleven I heard of people calling in bomb threats or similar things to delay a flight so they can get there before it takes off. In particular even some crew members might even do this. But the authorities would check to see who came late and in that way the person could be caught and fired or otherwise punished. It does not have to be a Muslim with jihadi ideas that does this.

    • gravenimage says

      Jan 25, 2020 at 1:33 am

      Citations?

  9. DHazard says

    Jan 24, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    If he was Muhmmad he could have just come up with a new Quran verse – just for this situation. Like the way he did just to make sure his guests didn’t linger around after dinner. “Thou shalt modify your schedule to suit the messenger since he’s more important to Allah than everybody else.”

  10. unbeliever1 says

    Jan 25, 2020 at 9:32 am

    Dumb by design.

  11. AntiIslamicman says

    Jan 29, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    He does that and then expects you to fly with him on board. Islam is getting more crazy.

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