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| No 'specific terror threat' to NI | No 'specific terror threat' to NI |
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| There is no specific intelligence about a terrorist threat to Northern Ireland, Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has said. | There is no specific intelligence about a terrorist threat to Northern Ireland, Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has said. |
| Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK are on critical terror alert after three attacks in London and Scotland. | Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK are on critical terror alert after three attacks in London and Scotland. |
| "We have increased our security profile at airports, ports, places where lots of people gather. | |
| "But is there any specific intelligence about Northern Ireland? The answer is no," Sir Hugh said after talks with NI Secretary Shaun Woodward. | |
| "This is a threat that affects the whole of the UK - it really does matter that the public are vigilant." | "This is a threat that affects the whole of the UK - it really does matter that the public are vigilant." |
| Mr Woodward said: "It is ironic that on the first day of my being in Northern Ireland there is a critical threat. | Mr Woodward said: "It is ironic that on the first day of my being in Northern Ireland there is a critical threat. |
| "This critical threat is from a group of extremists who have nothing to do with Northern Ireland. | "This critical threat is from a group of extremists who have nothing to do with Northern Ireland. |
| "They pose a threat to the people of Northern Ireland in a way that is totally different." | "They pose a threat to the people of Northern Ireland in a way that is totally different." |
| Airports | Airports |
| Meanwhile, Belfast's two airports have issued advice to passengers in the wake of the weekend terror attack in Glasgow. | Meanwhile, Belfast's two airports have issued advice to passengers in the wake of the weekend terror attack in Glasgow. |
| Passengers in Belfast didn't seem to agree with the minister's message Mark Devenport, BBC NI political editor Read more at Mark's blog | Passengers in Belfast didn't seem to agree with the minister's message Mark Devenport, BBC NI political editor Read more at Mark's blog |
| Passengers travelling with Flybe from George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow have been told to check in earlier, due to increased security. | Passengers travelling with Flybe from George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow have been told to check in earlier, due to increased security. |
| Belfast International Airport advised customers to check with Easyjet about Glasgow arrivals and departures. | Belfast International Airport advised customers to check with Easyjet about Glasgow arrivals and departures. |
| Security was stepped up at Belfast's two airports following the Glasgow attack. | Security was stepped up at Belfast's two airports following the Glasgow attack. |
| Two extra police vehicles were drafted into Belfast International Airport whilst there have been additional patrols by airport police. | Two extra police vehicles were drafted into Belfast International Airport whilst there have been additional patrols by airport police. |
| The George Best Belfast City Airport said security had been increased as a precaution. | The George Best Belfast City Airport said security had been increased as a precaution. |