Why would Lay-by's be closed?

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Tue 9 Sep 2003 13:52
Why would Lay-by's be closed? - GolfR_Caravelle_S-Max
Last night, driving home down the A3(M) I noticed that all (apart from one which is set back from the road near butser hill) the lay-by's were coned off both north and south, over 15 miles plus.
The signs were covered over with black bags and tape and a higher than normal police presence was apparent (two cars travelling down the A3, and a collection around the bottom of the M275)

Is this due to the Arms fair in London or may be a visiting digitary?
Maybe Sept 11 is worrying folks "upstairs"?

Any ideas?
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Tue 9 Sep 2003 15:24
Why would Lay-by's be closed? - Altea Ego
Indicates to me that yes VIPs of some kind were due along that road. Wasnt closed last week when i went up and down there.

Along those lines can anyone confirm what the weekly escorted convoy that travels down the A316 is? Understood it to be Bank of England transfer
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Tue 9 Sep 2003 19:40
Why would Lay-by's be closed? - Rob C
I'm no expert RF, but I would suggest that if you are planning a heist on this convoy, asking for info on an internet BB is not the right way to go about it.

:)
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Tue 9 Sep 2003 20:32
Why would Lay-by's be closed? - Altea Ego
I only want to blow the bl**dy doors off
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Tue 9 Sep 2003 22:08
Why would Lay-by's be closed? - BobbyG
Brilliant answer RF - I love it!
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