By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
U.S. authorities have issued a warning to Americans traveling to Europe that “near-term” attacks are possible throughout the continent.
“Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation,” said the State Department alert, which expires on June 20, reports ABC News.
“U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when in public places or using mass transportation.”
The warning urged Americans to take caution “during religious holidays and at a large festivals or events.”
The TSA also is beefing up security at major city airports and at rail and transit stations nationwide following the attacks in Brussels on Tuesday.
Homeland Security officials said there are “no specific, credible intelligence of any plot to conduct similar attacks here in the United States.”
“That said, we remain very focused on the threat posed by lone terrorist actors who may lack direct connection to a foreign terrorist organization,” said DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson in a statement.
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