Moscow police in boosted security mode after US statement

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.

Source: Telegram channel BAZA; Novaya Gazeta Evropa, a Russian news outlet

Details: Reports indicate that the number of patrol groups in central Moscow and on certain modes of transportation has been increased by 2-2.5 times. Additionally, personnel in civilian attire have been deployed for duty. 

Media sources say that each patrol team is now required to include a female member, likely as part of the effort to conduct thorough checks on both women and men.

Background: 

• The US Embassy in Russia warned that extremists have "imminent plans" to attack Moscow.
• The Embassy of the Netherlands in Moscow called on Dutch citizens in the capital and other major Russian cities to be vigilant due to possible terrorist attacks this weekend.

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