These animals are not going to stop. The funniest thing about them is rarely do they even know any of the facts when it comes to Climate Change. If they knew they were being used by those that are paying them to protest, they would still do these ridiculous acts. That’s something to ponder.
Two climate activists were detained on Thursday after they breached security at a London airport and vandalized several private jets with orange paint. The incident occurred at Stansted Airport, located northeast of London’s central area, where the activists accessed a private section of the airport.
Climate Activists Arrested for Spray Painting Private Jets
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According to Essex police, the two women involved were apprehended on charges of criminal damage and interference with the functionality of national infrastructure. The event was documented by the environmental advocacy group Just Stop Oil, which posted videos showing the activists slicing through a security fence and subsequently spraying orange paint onto at least two private jets using a fire extinguisher.
The action took place away from the airport’s main terminal, about three miles distant, and was quickly contained, ensuring no threat to public safety. Officials highlighted that the airfield, frequented by government dignitaries and global leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, is the third busiest in the city and located about 30 miles from the heart of London.
A group of climate activists were arrested for vandalizing private jets by spray-painting them orange at a London airport in a protest against air travel emissions. https://t.co/1rzb5vJeRj pic.twitter.com/Idi1BEaKCE
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The environmental group claimed the targeted airfield was the same location where pop star Taylor Swift’s jet was stationed. However, police clarified that Swift’s aircraft was not present at the time. Swift was in the city for a series of performances at Wembley Stadium happening over the weekend.
This latest act of protest by Just Stop Oil followed another recent incident involving the group, where activists sprayed orange paint on the historic site of Stonehenge. Just Stop Oil, along with other environmental groups across Europe, has been known for their high-profile disruptions aimed at raising awareness about climate change. These have included disturbances at sports events, defacement of art pieces, and traffic disruptions, sparking both support and criticism from the public and authorities.
Major Points
- Two climate activists were arrested for breaching security at London’s Stansted Airport and spray-painting private jets orange.
- The incident involved members of the environmental group Just Stop Oil, who documented their actions in a video.
- The activists accessed a secure area of the airport, located about 30 miles northeast of central London, which is often used by government officials and world leaders.
- The disruption did not pose a threat to public safety as it occurred three miles away from the main terminal.
- This protest follows a similar action by the group at Stonehenge, highlighting their ongoing campaign to draw attention to global warming.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
