Law enforcers prevent several terrorist attempts at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

This summer, the latest Olympic and Paralympic Games took place in Paris, with heightened security measures in France.

Details: Law enforcement prevented three terrorist attacks during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in France. According to AP, the perpetrators intended to target Israeli institutions or representatives in Paris during the events.

Olivier Christen, head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office, stated that the Israeli athletes' team was not a specific target for the terrorists. However, he did not provide further details.

Additionally, authorities have arrested five individuals suspected of planning the attacks, including a minor. Prosecutor Olivier Christen revealed that the detained suspects were motivated primarily by jihadist ideologies. They are currently facing terrorism-related charges.

Reminder: The International Olympic Committee lost one of its major sponsors, with whom it had collaborated for 37 years.