No increased terror threat but security still beefed up on Czech streets after Berlin attack

The Czech intelligence services say there is no increased danger of a terrorist attack at the present time. The country’s intelligence group said on Tuesday afternoon that the present first degree of terrorist threat would remain in place. However, the police have stepped up security in Prague and other major cities in reaction to Monday’s attack in Berlin. Armed patrols have been monitoring the capital’s Old Town Square and Metro stations since Tuesday morning. After a meeting with Interior Minister Milan Chovanec on Tuesday the prime minister, Bohuslav Sobotka, said police would have a massive presence at densely crowded spots at the close of the year and that hundreds of extra officers would be deployed.

Author: Ian Willoughby