The mayor of New York, Eric Adams, announced this Thursday that increased police presence and security measures in the iconic city. The measure was taken after the mass car accident in New Orleans and the explosion of a Tesla car in front of Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas.
Adams chose his social networks to communicate his decision. Before, he clarified that it is a preventive measure. At the moment, he claimed not to know of “credible threats,” But since New York is such an important city, where a Trump Tower is even located, they preferred to take extreme security.
This was communicated on his X social network account: “While there are no immediate threats to our city at this time, Out of an abundance of caution we have increased security and NYPD presence (NYPD) in relevant places such as Trump Tower and Times Square.”
The mayor Adams also asked New Yorkers to “Report any suspicious activity or illegal behavior.” to the State Police Department or the famous 911 emergency number.
They investigate the connection between the attack in New Orleans and the explosion in Las Vegas
The government of USA investigate the existence of a possible connection between the New Orleans attack, which left a balance of at at least 15 dead after a massive accident, and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck model car before him Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. Both took place on the Wednesday January 1.
The investigation was made official by the president Joe Bidenwhen from the residence of Camp David, in the state of Marylandindicated: “Law enforcement and the intelligence community They are investigating both casesincluding if there is any possible connection. So far, there is nothing to report about it“.
Regarding the attack in New Orleans, the US president stated: “The FBI is leading the investigation to determine what happenedwhy it happened, and whether there is any continuing threat to public safety.”
“The murderer was an American citizen, born in Texas. served in the army of the United States in active service for many years. He also served in the army reserve until a few years ago,” he said.
Furthermore, he reported that, a few hours before the attack, The aggressor posted videos on social media indicating that he was “inspired by ISIS and expressing the desire to kill”.
Source: Ambito
