A BOMB alert has been issued at the Paris Olympics after cops discovered a suspicious object.
French police are waiting for a specialist bomb squad to arrive at the Stade de France stadium with part of the surrounding area cordoned off.
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Armed French police gearing up for the Olympic security operation
The nearby Porte de Paris train station has also been closed amid the threat.
Paris’ 2024 Olympic games kicked off last week on Saturday.
Many of the events, including plenty today, are being held at the country’s national arena in northern Paris.
An enormous security operation was launched ahead of the games this year – thought to be the largest of any Olympics so far.
Organisers have long been preparing for the possibility of terrorist attacks or protests following France’s turbulent July recent election.
Some 18,000 soldiers joined 30,000 police officers to guard the worldwide sporting event in France’s capital, an official told The Sun.
Brigadier General Éric Chasboeuf, the military’s second in command in Paris, previously said: “It’s a huge operation.
“I’ve never seen such a level of security in France. Whatever happens we will be ready.
“France is organising the biggest sporting contest in the world.
“Tensions are rising everywhere, so it’s not just terrorism we have to take into account.
“Keeping the public safe from all threats is our main objective and for a soldier there is no more important mission.”
GettyPARIS, FRANCE – JULY 28: A general view inside the arena as spectators look on during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
