In preparation for the upcoming Summer Games, France has intensified security measures along the River Seine. The Paris police’s River brigade is actively conducting drills to respond to potential threats, ensuring the safety of both the river and its banks. With a significant boost in security personnel, including police, military, and specialized units, France aims to safeguard the event against any unforeseen incidents. This operation includes the use of advanced technology such as floating drones for underwater inspections, highlighting the comprehensive efforts to secure the venue ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony.
- The Paris police’s River brigade is conducting high-speed drills on the River Seine to prepare for the Summer Games.
- Security measures include the mobilization of 45,000 police on duty on Friday and up to 20,000 security personnel and 18,000 military members during the games.
- Specialized training focuses on the mobility of agents and the ability to respond to unforeseen events swiftly.
- Sniffer dogs and naval divers are inspecting boats moored along the Seine for explosives, conducting thorough checks of the hulls.
- A floating drone equipped with sonar technology is being used to scan the riverbed over 3 km of the Seine, identifying potential suspicious objects.
- So far, the searches have primarily uncovered harmless items such as bicycles and tires, with no suspicious objects detected that could disrupt the event.
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