Police feared 'airport stand-off'

[emad]

Source: bbc news

An Israeli general wanted for alleged war crimes escaped arrest in the UK because British police feared an armed confrontation at Heathrow airport.

Documents seen by BBC News reveal how Major General Doron Almog managed to fly back to Israel when police failed to board his plane in September 2005.

He stayed on board for two hours after a tip-off that he was facing detention.

Police were concerned about a potential clash with Israeli air marshals or armed personal security on the plane.
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On this morning's London radio discussion it was alleged that Tony Blair personally intervened after frantic calls from the US ambassador to London.

[bean fidhleir]

1. And I'm sure that's why Jack Straw let Pinochet go, too.

There's always some reason why the top war-crimes and similar criminals aren't brought to book.