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Cardiff's airport has enhanced security on roads leading to the airport as the UK's terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical".Cardiff's airport has enhanced security on roads leading to the airport as the UK's terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical".
Cardiff International Airport is advising travellers to allow enough time to get to the airport even thought there are no flight delays expected.Cardiff International Airport is advising travellers to allow enough time to get to the airport even thought there are no flight delays expected.
Cars are being redirected to the rear of the complex to ensure no vehicles can gain access to the building.Cars are being redirected to the rear of the complex to ensure no vehicles can gain access to the building.
There are also extra security patrols at the complex.There are also extra security patrols at the complex.
Motorists are advised to use the entrance next to the British Airways maintenance depot.Motorists are advised to use the entrance next to the British Airways maintenance depot.
Assistant Chief Constable Giles York, of South Wales Police said security had been in the area - including at the airport - since Friday morning, after the first car bomb was discovered in London.
'Alert'
"We are working in very close partnership with the management of the airport who are very supportive of police actions," he said.
"We are endeavouring to give as much normality to customers using the airport as possible, but we are ensuring the greatest safety for everybody.
"Increased security includes armed and unarmed patrols, and conducting vehicle checks as they approach the airport."
He added he was not aware of any specific terrorist threat against Wales.
"My message to the public is to be alert, but not alarmed. Report anything you think is suspicious, but endeavour to maintain as normal a lifestyle as possible."
On Saturday a burning car was driven into a Glasgow airport terminal, while on Friday, two car bombs were found in central London.On Saturday a burning car was driven into a Glasgow airport terminal, while on Friday, two car bombs were found in central London.
All flights to and from Glasgow Airport were suspended after the attack.All flights to and from Glasgow Airport were suspended after the attack.
The airport reopened to incoming flights at 0737 BST on Sunday, when a plane from Ibiza landed.The airport reopened to incoming flights at 0737 BST on Sunday, when a plane from Ibiza landed.
Meanwhile, it is understood that police vehicles from south Wales have been drafted to London to boost the force's presence in the capital.Meanwhile, it is understood that police vehicles from south Wales have been drafted to London to boost the force's presence in the capital.
Acting Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Cooper from South Wales Police said patrols would also be increased across the force area.
"I must stress that there is no specific threat to south Wales at this time and these measures are a response to an increased security threat across the country," he said.
British Transport Police (BTP) have called in extra officers to carry out high visibility patrols at Cardiff and Pontypridd train station.British Transport Police (BTP) have called in extra officers to carry out high visibility patrols at Cardiff and Pontypridd train station.