The exercise began in Bayonne, France. There the “aggressors” carried out an attack before fleeing to San Sebastian, Spain, where they took hostages.
The national police of Spain and France carried out an exercise mock terrorist attack set looking ahead to the next 2024 Olympic Gameswhich will be held in Paris starting July 26.
The surprise exercise, called ‘Operation Optimus’aimed to improve response capabilities.
In Spain, it was supervised by the General Information Commissariat and several units participated, including the Special Security Operations Groups (GOES)bomb defusers (TEDAX-NRBQ) and canine and forensic teams.
Coordination points were established in Paris, Bayonne, Madrid and San Sebastian to ensure effective communication and operations between both national forces.
He French government has some 20,000 soldiers and more than 40,000 police to ensure the security of the Games. It will also have the support of some 2,000 soldiers and police from other countries.
Los Summer Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11 and will be followed by the Paralympic Games.
