On Monday, a bag containing potentially sensitive security plans for the 2024 Paris Olympics was stolen from a train at Gare du Nord station. The bag belonged to a 56-year-old engineer from Paris City Hall, who reported that he had placed it in the overhead luggage compartment during his journey. When he changed trains due to a delay, he discovered the theft, realizing that his work computer and two USB drives containing Olympic security plans had been taken.

The stolen items were taken on a suburban train, but the sensitivity of the data remains uncertain. The regional transport police have initiated an investigation into the incident.

To enhance security during the Paris Olympics, exceptional measures will be implemented, including the use of intelligent video surveillance technologies and the deployment of approximately 35,000 security force personnel daily. A temporary camp of 10,000 military personnel will also be established in the Bois de Vincennes public park.

Residents can anticipate certain zones being accessible only via QR codes, and other security restrictions. The government has advised Parisians to refrain from having parcels delivered during the Games, which will run from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8.

For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony will take place outside of a sports stadium, with boats carrying athletes along the River Seine expected to draw up to 600,000 spectators.