Posted on 07/28/2009 1:52:49 AM PDT by Cindy
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London 2012 – Visitor Information for Olympic and Paralympic Games
This summer, London will host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. American visitors will join millions of others from around the world, descending on London in a celebration of sport. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring together athletes from 205 countries competing in 26 different sports.
Summer 2012 will be a very busy time in London with not only the Olympic Games (July 27 – August 12) and Paralympics Games (August 29 – September 9), but also the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee (June 2-5), Wimbledon Tennis Championships (June 25 –July 8), and many other special and seasonal events. Flights are filling up quickly and fares are likely to increase as the summer approaches. To avoid disappointment, make your flight arrangements as soon as possible.
Use the information and resources below to have a safe and enjoyable Olympics experience.
http://www.investigativeproject.org/3664/13-islamists-arrested-in-separate-british-cases
For The Record - The IPT Blog
“13 Islamists Arrested in Separate British Cases”
by Daniel E. Rogell • Jul 6, 2012 at 4:05 pm
SNIPPET: “Six terrorism suspects were arrested Thursday in a raid which British officials said was not connected to the city’s 2012 Olympic Games. Seven more Islamist suspects were picked up Friday when a random police search turned up firearms and other weapons.”
SNIPPET: “Neither plot targeted the Olympics, which begin in three weeks. But the events took place among heightened security around the games. British authorities have taken precautions against lone wolf terrorists, the use of vehicles and planes as weapons, and even cyber threats.”
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“Al-Qaeda terror suspect caught at Olympic Park
A suspected terrorist who MI5 believe is a would-be suicide bomber was found repeatedly near the Olympic Games venue.”
By David Barrett, Home Affairs Correspondent
9:15PM BST 07 Jul 2012
SNIPPET: “The alleged al-Qaeda militant was caught crossing through the Olympic Park five times, breaking a ban imposed by the Home Secretary, The Sunday Telegraph has learned.
The 24 year-old has previously tried to get to Afghanistan, allegedly for terrorist training, and is suspected of fighting for the Somali Islamist group al Shabaab, which has been responsible for thousands of deaths, including those of Western aid workers. He is accused of trying to recruit other Britons to its cause.
A Home Office lawyer warned after his discovery in the Olympic area that the man - known as CF - wanted to “re-engage in terrorism-related activities, either in the UK or Somalia” and is “determined to continue to adhere to his Islamist extremist agenda”.”
SNIPPET: “It is disclosed today after a week which saw 14 terror-related arrests across Britain, including a white Muslim convert detained over an alleged plan to carry out a major terrorist attack.”
SNIPPET: “A Crown Prosecution Service spokeswoman said: “CF has been charged with five offences of breaching his Tpim. He is next in [criminal] court on July 27.”
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‘www.bab-ul-islam.net’ - TANGO DOWN - For plots against London 2012. Initial Recon http://i.imgur.com/wouaK.png Pre-Verify: http://twitter.com/th3j35t3r/status/228187901979136000 …
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‘www.bab-ul-islam.net’ - TANGO DOWN - For acts of terror plotting against western insterests. Initial Recon: http://i.imgur.com/wouaK.png
10:55 AM - 25 Jul 12 via web
“Chinese reporter tries to breach security three times at tower block mounted with missiles”
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July 26, 2012 - 12:17PM
Chris Barrett
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“Athletes Tweet Photos of Olympic Village Credentials”
July 26, 2012
SNIPPET: “Olympic athletes are so excited to share the news that they have arrived in the Olympic Village, they just aren’t thinking – they’re tweeting instead.
In what has become a nightmare for Olympic Village security, the athletes are posting images of their Olympic Village passes online for the fans to see, according to an article from The Examiner. On Wednesday the Olympic Village stepped up security and reminded athletes that posting high resolution images of their accreditation on Twitter is not allowed.”
“Cyclists arrested for breaking Olympic cordon
Several members of an amateur cycling club tried to pedal their way through security during the opening ceremony”
LONDON —
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