Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The dangers at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia can’t be overlooked, a former FBI agent warned.
NBC Charlotte reports that Chris Swecker, who led security efforts at the Olympics in Salt Lake City following the Sept. 11 attacks, said the large world stage is a magnet for terrorists.
“It’s the largest world stage. It’s where if you’re a terrorist organization, and you want to call attention to your cause, this is the No. 1 event to do that,” Swecker said.
Swecker described the threats as “nonstop” when he was in Salt Lake City.
“I mean the whole time we were there we were fielding just dozens of threats.”
“I wouldn’t send my family over there right now,” Swecker said. “My biggest concern would be the areas where western people are known to frequent.”
