Unprecedented Security Measures for Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
- April 26, 2024 02:01am
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With the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics taking place on the River Seine, special anti-terrorism measures will be in place, affecting individuals living, working, and visiting along the route.
The inauguration of the highly anticipated Paris Olympics on July 26th will be marked by unprecedented security precautions, particularly surrounding the elaborate opening ceremony on the River Seine. To ensure the safety of athletes, spectators, and the general public, stringent measures will be implemented, including background security checks for individuals residing and working along the 6-kilometer ceremonial route.
The security perimeter will encompass the first row of buildings overlooking the parade, creating an "anti-terrorism perimeter." Access to this zone will be restricted, requiring pre-registration and online background checks starting July 18th and extending more broadly along the riverbanks on July 26th.
Individuals impacted by these security measures will include residents, employees, guests, and patrons of hotels and restaurants within the designated area. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo estimates that approximately 20,000 people reside and work within the perimeter.
To facilitate access and minimize inconvenience, designated crossing points and alternative routes will be established to visit popular attractions such as the Louvre while avoiding the security zone.
Paris Police Chief Laurent Nunez emphasized that the background checks will not involve examining private communications. Instead, individuals will be cross-checked against security service databases for potential connections to Islamist extremism or other suspected radical activities.
Flagged individuals may be prohibited from entering the security zone, and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ticket holders for the ceremony will not be required to pre-register, but French intelligence retains the authority to conduct background checks.
In addition to the enhanced security measures, the top administrative official for the Paris region, Prefect Marc Guillaume, pledged transparency regarding water quality in the Seine, where marathon swimmers and Olympic and Paralympic triathletes are scheduled to compete. Water samples will be collected from various points along the river, and the results will be made public.
With these comprehensive security measures in place, authorities aim to safeguard the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees and participants.
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