Moscow police have been placed on heightened alert following a US Embassy warning about potential terrorist threats in the Russian capital. The number of patrol groups in central Moscow and on certain transportation routes has been increased by 2-2.5 times, with civilian-clad personnel also deployed.
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Moscow has elevated its police force to a heightened state of alert in response to a warning published by the US Embassy regarding potential terrorist threats in the Russian capital.
The number of patrol groups in central Moscow and on certain modes of transportation has been increased by 2-2.5 times.
Personnel in civilian attire have been deployed for duty.
Each patrol team is now required to include a female member.
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