French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, including arresting a Russian man in one of them, officials said Wednesday, just days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris.

France has been on high alert over the past few weeks as preparations to host the Olympics hit the final stretch. The Games officially kick off with a lavish and high-security opening ceremony on the River Seine on Friday.

40-year-old Russian man arrested Tuesday at his Paris apartment on suspicion of planning to 'destabilize the Olympic Games.'{ai:summary}<p>In a city dressed up for glory, shadows loom as French authorities dismantle sinister plots against the 2024 Olympics. A Russian was snagged in the net, hinting at darker designs as the grand spectacle looms closer.</p><p>With the clock ticking, France tightens security, knowing peace is a fragile truce. #crime</p>

Russian man is among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics

Loading...