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Friday, January 17, 2014

Olympic security uncertain despite drones, subs, missiles

S-400 TriumfInformed sources say there is growing concern that even with a security force of 100,000 that is four times that of the 2012 Olympics in London – bolstered by drones, anti-aircraft missiles and submarine patrols nearby – athletes, spectators and visitors to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Sochi, Russia, will be in danger.

With the games scheduled to begin Feb. 7, Russia has decided to send an additional 30,000 police and interior ministry troops to Sochi.

The terror threats have been issued by Islamic militants from the North Caucasus region, which borders the city.

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