Get arrested for your music

Now this is highly disturbing. It seems that Harraj Mann, a UK Indian resident of Hartlepool, was going to the airport to travel to London. He was escorted off the plane by two plain-clothed police officers and questioned. It was concluded that he was not a security risk and was released.

Durham Police said the action was taken "as a result of information received." It seems that during the taxi ride to the city airport, he used the tape deck player that was available in the vehicle, and proceeded to play some mp3's. Some of the selections included songs by The Clash and Led Zeppelin. He played the punk anthem "London calling" and Zep's "Immigrant Song." It seems that the lyrics made the driver fear his passenger was a terrorist.

Police told Mr. Mann, during the questioning, that his choice of music had aroused suspicion.

So next time, be careful playing R.E.M's "End of the World" or the latest album from Green Day. You could be considered a "terrorist!" Argh!

BBC News - Terror fear over Clash fan's song