Next time, carry a folder labeled “End of World Tomorrow - DON’T TELL ANYONE”

The Times:

...Bob Quick, who resigned this morning as Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, inadvertently revealed details of the operation to photographers in Downing Steet. The notes were typed on a clearly visible document that he was carrying under his arm as he went in to see Mr Brown and Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary.

As soon as the photograph was published, Scotland Yard and MI5 moved to quash its publication by issuing a rare D-notice to media organisations. Recognising, however, that the operation had already been compromised, they decided to carry out the raids in broad daylight.

Seems like they shouldn’t have made all the fuss.  By doing so they destroyed a wonderful channel for disinformation.

Or just sending somebody a message.


Via: The Register

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