As we edge closer to the kick off of the Rio Olympics in Brazil Experts from the United Nations have delivered state-of-the-art detection equipment over fears suicidal terrorists will target the Olympics with a devastating ‘dirty bomb’ or even a possible nuclear device. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has loaned hi-tech radiation monitors – including personal detectors and portable scanners – for use on the ground throughout the Games.

Excerpt From The Sun:
Brazil’s anti-terror chief has already admitted there is a ‘credible threat’ ISIS will target Rio next month and said ‘numerous measures’ are being taken to prevent any attack. Counter terrorism director Luiz Alberto Sallaberry said the threat had increased dramatically in recent months due to attacks across Europe. He also pointed to a rise in what he described as the number of Brazilian nationals suspected of sympathising with ISIS militants. The ‘dirty bomb’ fears increased following the attacks in Brussels amid claims the brothers at the heart of the plot had tried to obtain nuclear materials so they could build their own bomb.


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