Report reveals police were warned to prepare for protest
Joint report by security cluster highlights warnings to police
05 August 2021 - 20:50
The police were warned about the impending dangers of unrest last month and received daily intelligence reports from the State Security Agency (SSA) since July 3, a report prepared by the security cluster for parliament says.
The intelligence reports included a threat assessment, warned of potential flare-ups, pinpointed possible locations for trouble, and suggested increased police visibility...
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