Following the terror group ISIS-K’s “global” threat against the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan this year, New York has increased security.
As per a report, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder stated that the event was initially threatened in April with an ISIS-K connection, and then received more targeted threats regarding the June 9 India vs. Pakistan match. He continued by saying that the threats also made mention of a widely shared viral movie on the internet that exhorts “that lone wolf to act out.”
Nassau County Prepares for International Event with Enhanced Security Measures
Bruce Blakeman, the executive of Nassau County, told that the county takes all threats seriously and has been working with federal partners, such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and “other law enforcement and homeland security and intelligence agencies,” to coordinate security measures.
Teams from all around the world are expected to arrive. Fans are expected to travel from all over the world to Nassau County. We have been getting together regularly for well over six months to discuss security issues that might come up at any major event,” he continued.
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Unprecedented Security Measures in Place for Upcoming Event in Nassau County
The county police commissioner discussed the event and stated that it was the biggest security operation in the county’s history. “I promise you that on June 9th, inside that stadium will be the safest place to be in Nassau County,” Ryder said.
The terrorist group that had taken credit for the March attack that left at least 143 people dead in Moscow’s well-known Crocus City Hall was called ISIS-K. The group became visible in eastern Afghanistan around the end of 2014 and is presently among the most active affiliates of ISIS.
