Cyprus Mail recently covered the security measures that are being taken in London for the preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Here are a few quotes:
SNIPERS in helicopters will patrol the skies over London
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based on HMS Ocean, the largest ship in the Navy, anchored in the Thames
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Fast jets will also be located just outside London
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Rapier air-defence missiles will be located in London
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1,000-strong quick reaction force will also be on stand-by
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About 7,500 armed forces members will work as security guards
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Royal Marines will be based on HMS Ocean
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They will also patrol along the Thames.
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HMS Bulwark and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mounts Bay will patrol off Weymouth
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Special forces will also be placed on high alert, as well as military explosive disposal teams and units with dogs to search vehicles and buildings.
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The venue security allocation has also been dramatically increased by £271 million to £553 million after the number of security guards was revised up to 23,700, more than double the original estimate of 10,000.
Winning The War On Terror, aren’t we? I understand the need for security and all, but aren’t that going a bit too far? Ships, jets, helicopters, snipers, special forces, dogs, patrols, tens of thousands in personnel, over half a billion in funds… When and how will we come to our senses again?