Rio Games: Brazilian ports monitor terror suspects
Defense Minister Raul Jungmann pledged today (Jul. 8) that no terror suspect will be able to enter Brazil by its ports and airports without being monitored.
Defense Minister Raul Jungmann pledged today (Jul. 8) that no terror suspect will be able to enter Brazil by its ports and airports without being monitored. The country has been working with foreign intelligence agencies and, according to the minister, the first international intelligence center will be created especially for the 2016 Olympic Games.
"By no chance will we not be informed if any terror suspect uses ports or airports to get to Brazil. Of course there are other access ways, but they are also being monitored."
The minister's statements were made at the Vila Militar in Rio de Janeiro, where the Parachute Brigade that will serve the Olympic and Paralympic Games is lodged.
Jungmann also declared that the country will tirelessly work on chasing and punishing any person responsible for terrorist actions, in case they happen.
"Brazil is a peaceful country, but it is not an unarmed country. It knows to defend itself and to counterattack. If by any chance something we were not aware of happens here, we will work tirelessly and ruthlessly until we find and punish them."
In total, 2,400 soldiers and over 300 vehicles were reported to the minister. The paratroopers will work on contingency force operations during the games, helping the security forces if it goes beyond their military capabilities.
More than 21,000 armed forces officers will compromise with the Olympic Games security in Rio de Janeiro. This number shall decrease during the Paralympic Games, since they expect a lower demand for security because there will be fewer competitors and spectators. The military officers should patrol express roads, the Galeão Airport, seven railway stations and parts of the seafront.
Jungmann said that men are prepared to carry out routine police patrol, because they are the same officers who have been responding to requests from state governments in recent years.
The operation will begin on July 24, when the Athletes' Village will be opened. On July 15, all the officers shall already be in the city to face the last general safety test, which will end on July 22.
Translated by Amarílis Anchieta
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