The 2012 London Olympics will be a huge terrorist target, according to Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair.
His comments came hot on the heels of reports that counter-terrorist officials have stated that Britain is now the prime target for a resurgent, and more structured, al Qaeda.
Sir Ian said:
"There can be no doubt that the 2012 Games -- if the current threat scenario stays the same -- will be a huge target, and we have to understand that and work on that basis."
Preparations are already well underway, with a team of officers working full-time on security.
The day after London was awarded the Olympics on the 6th of July 2006, four British Islamist suicide bombers blew themselves up on London's transport network, killing 52 people.
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