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security2 years ago

France Mobilizes 90,000 Officers Amid 'Very High' New Year's Eve Terror Alert

France is ramping up security for New Year's Eve celebrations, deploying over 95,000 police and military personnel in response to a heightened terrorist threat linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Paris is preparing for up to a million people on the Champs-Elysees, with 6,000 security forces on duty, a ban on alcohol in certain areas, and no political demonstrations allowed. Security measures include body searches, a ban on potential weapons, drone surveillance, and intelligence services on alert.

world-news2 years ago

"France Mobilizes 90,000 Officers Amid Soaring Terror Threat for New Year's Eve Security"

France is ramping up security measures for New Year's Eve celebrations, deploying 90,000 officers nationwide, including 6,000 in Paris, in response to a "very high terrorist threat." The heightened security also comes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and follows a recent fatal knife attack near the Eiffel Tower. Celebrations will feature tributes to the upcoming Olympics, with drones being used for security purposes for the first time.