1 of 5 In thwarting the robbery attempt at Heathrow airport the Flying Squad said it had foiled what would have been one of the biggest robberies ever committed in the UK.
2 of 5 Police acting on a tip-off arrested six men at the Swissport Cargo Warehouse. The operation involved more than 100 officers, some of whom were armed.
3 of 5 The Flying Squad said it was "one step ahead" of the plans for some time. A lot of planning and preparation had gone into the failed attack, they said.
4 of 5 Airport operator BAA Heathrow said it had worked closely with the police and cargo operators at Heathrow on improving security around valuable cargo.
5 of 5 A helicopter circled overhead as police searched for one of two men who escaped after hijacking a van. The other has been arrested.
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