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Paris Authorities Enhance Security Along Seine River for Olympics Opening Ceremony Next Week

Jul 18, 2024, 01:00 PM

Authorities in Paris have initiated an extensive security operation along the River Seine ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony next week. Metal security barriers have been installed on both banks of the river along a 6 km stretch and will remain in place until at least July 27. French soldiers and police are being deployed both in and along the river to ensure safety during the grandiose opening ceremony, where thousands of athletes will sail down the river at sunset toward the Eiffel Tower. The Paris police have begun sealing off the Seine River and setting up an anti-terrorism perimeter.