‘Brazil, you are next’ ISIS issue threat to 2016 Rio Olympics

The country’s national intelligence agency has warned the threat of a terror attack by Islamic militants is on the rise – less than four months before the games start in August.

Counterterrorism director Luiz Alberto Sallaberry revealed the number of Brazilians who sympathise with Islamic State – also known as Daesh – is increasing.

And he confirmed a “credible threat” to state security from ISIS had been identified.
The warning – from the country’s most senior anti-terror chief – will strike fear in the hearts of the thousands of Brits preparing to head off for the sporting showcase.

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Counterterrorism director Luiz Alberto Sallaberry revealed the number of Brazilians who sympathise with Islamic State – also known as Daesh – is increasing.

And he confirmed a “credible threat” to state security from ISIS had been identified.
The warning – from the country’s most senior anti-terror chief – will strike fear in the hearts of the thousands of Brits preparing to head off for the sporting showcase.

Sallaberry said his agency had taken several measures to avert a potential attack – including sharing information with foreign security forces and improved training.

But security experts have warned many Brazilian officials have no idea how big a stage the Olympics is for anyone seeking to sow terror – either through an attack on game venues, infrastructure nearby or the athletes and 500,000 tourists expected to attend.

Brazil has long regarded itself as an unlikely target of extremists thanks to its historical standing as a non-aligned, multicultural nation free from enemies.

Brazilian officials – eager to pull off South America's first Olympics after successfully hosting the soccer World Cup in 2014 – have said previously they will ensure a safe games starting August 5.
Organisers plan to deploy around 85,000 security personnel for the games – DOUBLE the number used in London in 2012.