Cities across the world are cancelling New Year’s Eve celebrations amid growing concerns over a terrorist attack.
It comes as the FBI confirmed earlier this month it had foiled a bomb plot in Los Angeles, targeting immigration agents and vehicles on December 31.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in a social media post that those arrested were believed to be from a “radical offshoot of the Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF)”.
The group were allegedly planning a coordinated bomb attack across five locations in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.
They were arrested in Lucerne Valley, where they were believed to be preparing to test explosive devices ahead of the planned attacks.
The criminal complaint identifies the four suspects as Audrey Illeene Carroll, 30; Zachary Aaron Page, 32; Dante Gaffield, 24; and Tina Lai, 41.
As a result, major cities worldwide have cancelled traditional plans told hold some celebrations, according to The Mirror.
Paris is said to have scrapped its plan to hold one of its major events after recommendations from the French police over security concerns.
French journalist, Alexander Seale, told GB News: “Paris has canceled their open live concert on the Champs-Élysées, which normally anchors the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and attracts a huge amount of crowds.
“Importantly, it is not a total shutdown of celebrations, because there’ll be a firework display at the Arc de Triomphe. The pre-recorded concert will be broadcast on television instead.
“And the same goes with Christmas markets, like Strasbourg and Lille, they’re under tightened security. You’ll see armed patrols, and bag checks.
“French authorities are keen to show that the festive season continues, but with visible precautions.”
Cities across the world are cancelling New Year’s Eve celebrations amid growing concerns over a terrorist attack
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GETTYTokyo, meanwhile, also cancelled its countdown at Shibuya Station over fears that large gatherings could become targets for attacks or could trigger deadly stampedes.
Japan Today reported that Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe also expressed worries about the potential consequences of public drinking.
Sydney has also ditched their plans for New Year’s Eve after the deadly terror attack on Bondi Beach that left 15 dead.
The spectacle is said to attract 15,000 annually.Waverley Council confirmed the cancellations, saying: “Due to the current situation on the ground, Waverley Council has made the decision to cancel New Year’s Eve events at Bondi Beach, including elrow XXL Bondi and Local’s Lawn.”
Sky News reported that event organiser Fuzzy also said the decision was made to keep focus on demonstrating “compassion and care for Sydney’s Jewish community.”
