As the Paris Olympics opening ceremony approaches, the city has deployed a record 75,000 security personnel to ensure safety.
This includes police, soldiers, and private guards. Metal fences and checkpoints are set up around key locations like the River Seine and Notre Dame, making it difficult for tourists to get close to these landmarks.
Paris is gearing up for a unique opening ceremony where athletes will float down the Seine on boats. To manage security, there are 44,000 barriers and a complicated system of QR codes to control access.
Some roads and metro stations are closed, which has led to frustrations among locals and tourists alike.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the security setup is necessary despite the disruption. The operation, the largest of its kind in peacetime France, is designed to showcase Paris while keeping the event secure.
The French military is using advanced technology, including anti-drone systems and demining teams, and has taken advice from British police who managed security for the 2012 London Olympics.
British officers and police dogs are also joining the French forces, and there is international cooperation on security measures.
The French government is wary of potential threats from terrorism and cyber-attacks but remains focused on a successful and safe Games.
Despite some local concerns and an increase in security measures, French officials are hopeful that the opening ceremony will proceed smoothly.
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