Local police documents detailing security protocols for President Joe Biden's visit to Ireland were discovered on a street in Belfast Wednesday, amid heightened security concerns and a rash of political violence in Northern Ireland. The documents reportedly detailed the names of Belfast police officers and their locations but did not include any Secret Service information.
The terrorism threat in Northern Ireland was raised to “severe” ahead of Biden’s visit to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement that ended decades-long civil war. U.S. Defense officials are reeling from a leak of top-secret military documents on social media that disclosed intelligence findings about the U.K. and Russian war predictions.
Biden urged the Northern Irish government to unify amid a legislative stalemate sparked by post-Brexit trade concerns, and he met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a meeting with leaders from Northern Ireland's five political parties.
A massive security operation involving over 300 officers got underway once President Biden arrived Tuesday evening to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. On Monday, police in Derry came under attack by a group dressed in paramilitary uniforms who marched through streets commemorating an armed insurrection credited with leading to Irish independence.
In response to this incident, local authorities barricaded most parts of Belfast city center as precautionary measures given its long history marked by violence.
An investigation has commenced after confidential document containing top secret details on President Joe Biden's visit was found by member public on Belfast street.The document included detailed itinerary for US president trip along £7 million ($9 million) security operation surrounding it.More than 300 officers from rest UK have been drafted support PSNI operations around major event.Terror threat level region was raised substantial severe last month due recent threats dissident republicans.Video footage showed secret service operatives patrolling sniffer dogs outside hotel where Biden was staying overnight.
Shortly after the discovery, Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed the security breach and took immediate action to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, members of public, and staff. The five-page document contained information on how police officers were deployed around city during President's visit.
This is a breaking story that will be updated as more details emerge.