French government outlines enhanced security measures for Tour de France, Euro 2016

The French government has revealed that 23,000 police will be positioned at this summer’s Tour De France cycling event as part of a move to increase security amidst the threat of terrorism, while a force of more than 90,000 personnel will be deployed during Uefa Euro 2016, which also takes place in the country this year.

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