All major airlines have been warned of a possible series of Arab terrorist attacks on aircraft and airport installations in England, Germany and Greece, it was reported here today. The warnings were said to have come from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Interpol. The plot was attributed to about ten terrorist groups whose members came from Beirut and are reportedly now hiding out in Western Europe. According to reliable sources, the warning prompted the extensive security measures instituted at Heathrow Airport near Lone don over the week-end and which are still continuing and similar precautions at West German airports. No new security measures were reported at Athens airport.
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