France has reached out to its global partners to bolster security measures for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, as reported by AFP on Thursday, citing government sources.
According to the report, Paris has formally requested assistance from 46 nations to deploy 2,185 additional police personnel during the games. These reinforcements will be tasked with handling specialized security responsibilities.
While French authorities have yet to confirm the request, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced via X (formerly Twitter) that Poland’s armed forces will participate in the international coalition led by France.
The contingent from Warsaw will include canine units trained to detect explosives and thwart terrorist activities.
A source from the French Interior Ministry described the call for reinforcements as a routine practice for host countries preparing for major events.
However, this initiative comes shortly after France raised its terrorism threat level to the highest tier following a deadly attack in Moscow, claiming over 140 lives.
On March 22, assailants launched a violent assault at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, resulting in gunfire and arson.
Allegedly affiliated with ISIS-K, a branch of the Islamic State based in Afghanistan, the attackers were later revealed to have received funding from Ukraine.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal emphasized the significant terrorism threat faced by France, citing the foiling of 45 terror plots by intelligence services since 2017.
In response, France will intensify security measures under its Vigipirate Plan, with increased patrols around government buildings, transportation hubs, and other potential targets.
The Vigipirate Plan was implemented in 2015 following a series of terrorist attacks linked to Islamic State, including the Bataclan concert hall massacre and coordinated shootings across Paris.
The Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11. Official estimates indicate that about 45,000 French police and gendarmes, along with 18,000 troops and up to 22,000 private security personnel, will be deployed during the event.
