France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge
France requests international assistance for security at Paris Olympics.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
France has reached out to 46 countries requesting over 2,000 police officers to assist with security measures for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Additional security measures are being finalized due to concerns about potential attacks. The Interior Ministry is seeking international cooperation to enhance security and the overall spectator experience. The French Defense Ministry has also asked for military personnel from foreign nations for specific tasks such as utilizing sniffer dog teams. Security is a top priority for the Paris Games, with the city having faced threats from terrorist groups in the past. The French government has raised its security alert level following recent attacks elsewhere and threats made by extremist organizations.