Olympics security documents found in Kent
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Security documents about the Olympics
were found by a passenger on a train in Kent, it has emerged.
A commuter discovered the restricted
file, said to contain policing strategy for the Games, in
Dartford.
The sensitive information was handed
to a national newspaper, sparking a Scotland Yard probe into how
the dossier was lost. The documents have been returned to police
after the bungle.
The Metropolitan Police insisted
security for the London Olympics has not been compromised.
A spokesman said: "On Thursday 5
January a Metropolitan Police Service officer lost his bag
containing a number of documents. The officer reported the loss to
a senior officer. The Department of Public Safety have been
informed as is routine.
"We do not believe that the bag contained operationally
sensitive documents. The documents are now back in police
possession.
"Obviously the loss of restricted material is a matter for
concern, but we are satisfied that this does not compromise our
security operation for the Olympics."
Are you the passenger who found the documents? Phone the
newsdesk on 01634 227834.
Tuesday, January 17 2012
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