French intelligence increased control over Central Asians
French intelligence increased control over Central Asians
French intelligence increased control over citizens of Central Asian countries. "Large gatherings" of Central Asians were reported in the country after the shooting in Moscow. Therefore, French intelligence decided to focus its attention on the citizens of Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Almost a week after the terrorist attack in Moscow, French intelligence is worried about the return of mass terrorism in France, Europe1 writes.
According to the report, France's General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) is concerned about the return of mass terrorism carried out with military weapons or vehicles.
"Sleeper cells" consisting of three to four people sleep in buildings and are activated remotely from inside Afghanistan. Counter-terrorism officials want to avoid the scenario of a concerted attack in front of cameras around the world on the opening day of the Olympics.
According to Europe1, leaving the current format of the athletes' parade along the Seine as it is is too risky. "We have to go to Plan B," the intelligence source said. After the attack in Moscow, the Afghan branch of ISIS claimed responsibility, and therefore the threat level was revised.
"Last week, there was a large gathering of Central Asian citizens, which we usually observe," the service said. For this reason, French intelligence decided to target its sensors on the citizens of Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
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