LONDON (AP) — The British government is planning cuts in the security budget for the London 2012 Olympics as it looks to lower the country’s crippling debts.
In a defense and security review, the government says it has identified “some efficiency savings” to ensure that security at the Olympics “as cost-effective as possible.”
A separate security report highlighted fears that cyber warfare could hit the London Games, after the 2008 Beijing Olympics experienced numerous attacks every day.
The report says “the Olympics will be an attractive target for criminals and others seeking to defraud and potentially disrupt.”
On Wednesday, sports governing bodies in Britain will find out how their funding will be cut in the Comprehensive Spending Review.
