Czech officials defused a small bomb that had been placed on the railway near Prague just hours before President Bush's arrival in the capital. Officials say workers discovered a bottle containing liquid explosives hidden beneath the tracks during an inspection of the railway. Bomb disposal experts removed the explosive device. In a separate incident, a car was placed on the tracks outside Prague's main train station, leading to a collision with a train. It is unclear whether this incident is related to the NATO summit. Security measures related to the summit are extremely tight in the Czech capital, with thousands of police and military personnel deployed in response to anti-NATO protests in the city. Last Thursday, Prague police arrested five individuals for conspiracy to cut off the city's electricity during the NATO summit. Since last Friday, about fifteen American fighter jets and other aircraft have been patrolling the skies over the Czech Republic to ensure the security of the summit.
A Bomb Defused on the Railway Near Prague
A small bomb was defused on the railway near Prague just before President Bush's visit, raising security concerns ahead of the NATO summit. Thousands of police and military personnel are deployed in the city due to protests against NATO, and several arrests have been made related to potential disruptions during the summit.
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Czech officials defused a bomb near Prague ahead of President Bush's visit amid heightened security for NATO summit.
- Czech officials defuse small bomb
- Prague police arrest five individuals
- American fighter jets patrol Czech Republic
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Security incidents in Prague highlight the risks associated with high-profile international events.
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