Paris Olympics performs great security procedure under way as Games near
Date
7/25/2024 5:46:26 AM
(MENAFN) In anticipation of the forthcoming Olympic Games, Paris has transformed into a fortified cityscape, with 75,000 security personnel deployed across its streets. The French capital, typically bustling with tourists, now finds itself under stringent security protocols, as visitors navigate through a maze of metal fences and QR code checkpoints to access iconic landmarks like Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
The city's preparations culminate in a unique Olympic opening ceremony scheduled for Friday, featuring a grand spectacle along the River Seine. athletes will be paraded on burnished barges, showcasing a distinctive celebration amidst heightened security measures.
President Emmanuel Macron has affirmed the readiness of the security operation, despite recent political upheavals following his decision to dissolve the French parliament. This deployment marks the largest peacetime mobilization of security forces in French history, encompassing a diverse array of police, soldiers, and hired guards.
The meticulous planning includes the closure of roads and metro stations, alongside the installation of 44,000 barriers to control pedestrian flow. Residents and visitors alike must navigate through an intricate system of QR codes to gain access to the riverbanks and surrounding areas.
However, amidst these extraordinary measures aimed at ensuring safety and order during the Olympics, challenges and logistical hiccups have surfaced, impacting the usual influx of international tourists eager to explore Parisian landmarks.
As the city braces itself for an unprecedented event, the convergence of stringent security and celebratory fervor sets the stage for a unique chapter in Parisian history, blending the traditions of global sportsmanship with the complexities of modern security operations.
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