French security forces and intelligence services will prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the French interior minister assured this Monday, after the country raised the terror alert level to the maximum.
Three days after the attack in Moscow, for which the jihadist group Islamic State claimed responsibility, Gérald Darmanin recalled that France, due to its defense of “universal values” and secularism, “is under particular threat, especially in such emergencies.” events like the Olympic Games.” “.
“The French police, gendarmes, mayors, and intelligence services will be ready” for the Olympic Games, Darmanin assured.
The interior minister stressed that France has an “extremely effective intelligence system” that prevents attacks “almost every month.”
Friday’s attack on the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow left at least 137 people dead and 182 injured.
On Sunday, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced a strengthened top-level security plan for the country following the attack in Moscow.
“Taking into account the announcement of the attack by the Islamic State and the threats to our country, we have decided to strengthen the Vigipirate position at the highest level: the urgency of the attack,” Grabiel Attal said on the social network X after meeting with the Defense Council at the Elysee Palace, chaired by President Emmanuel Macron.
In January, Vigipirate’s plan was downgraded to Level 2 (“enhanced security – risk of attack”).
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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