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U.S., local officials say ‘no specific credible’ terror threats exist for upcoming Super Bowl

SpaceWar.com reports: “Officials say there are no ‘credible threats’ to the looming Super Bowl in New Orleans after a New Year’s Day terror attack killed 14 people and injured 57.

Federal officials ‘recognize the importance of making sure that we’re doing due diligence and being prepared for events as proactive as possible,’ said U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. ‘And pre-deploying resources and partnerships that will help us make sure that these events come off safely and with a focus on security.’

The NFL game, known officially as Super Bowl LIX, will be played on Feb. 9 at Caesars Stadium between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

‘Right now we have no specific credible threats to this event,’ Noem told reporters Monday in New Orleans. ‘Which I think should give us all a sense of security.’

Noem was joined by Gov. Jeff Landry, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick and other law enforcement officers on Bourbon Street at a news conference.

According to officials, there will be more than 2,700 local, state and federal law enforcement agents on hand to secure the event after authorities repeatedly reviewed all details of events that took place on Jan. 1…”

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