Terrorism Surveillance Operations Analysis

The transcript details the largest surveillance operation in British history, focusing on the investigation of Abdullah Ahmed Ali, a suspected terrorist. Upon his arrival in London, Ali was placed under surveillance, leading to the identification of his contact, Asad Sawa. The investigation revealed Sawa's purchase of large quantities of hydrogen peroxide, indicating a potential terrorist plot. The operation exposed an al-Qaeda cell, though the full scale of the plot remained unknown.

What was the main focus of the largest surveillance operation in British history?

• To prevent cyber attacks

• To investigate financial fraud

• To monitor illegal immigration

• To track a potential terrorist plot

Who was the British citizen suspected of being a potential terrorist upon arriving from Islamabad?

• Asad Sawa

• John Smith

• Abdullah Ahmed Ali

• Mohammed Khan

What action was taken after Abdullah Ahmed Ali met a new contact?

• The contact was deported

• The contact was placed under surveillance

• The contact was arrested immediately

• The contact was ignored

What was the codename assigned to Asad Sawa?

• Rich Food

• Deep Water

• Silent Shadow

• Bright Star

What substance did Asad Sawa purchase in large volumes that raised suspicion?

• Ammonium nitrate

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Nitric acid

• Sulfuric acid

Why is hydrogen peroxide concerning in the context of terrorism?

• It is used for cleaning

• It can be weaponized

• It is a common household item

• It is used in agriculture

What did the surveillance teams uncover about the terrorist cell?

• It was a financial fraud ring

• It was an al-Qaeda cell

• It was a small, local group

• It was a group of hackers

What was the main challenge faced by the surveillance teams after uncovering the terrorist cell?

• Identifying the leader

• Understanding the scale of the plot

• Finding the location of the cell

• Communicating with international agencies