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Undercover SAS unit flown in to defend British athletes from possible terrorist attack in Rio

THE SAS are undercover guarding Team GB athletes in Rio in case of a terror attack during the Olympic Games.

Special Forces troops have been working in secret to protect the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill from being targeted by evil ISIS.

SAS agents are undercover guarding Team GB in the event of any danger to athletes
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SAS agents are undercover guarding Team GB in the event of any danger to athletesCredit: PA:Press Association

A source reportedly said: “If a major situation occurs they are first response in the Olympic village.”

An undercover SAS Special Projects Team was flown into Rio de Janeiro ahead of last night’s/Friday the opening ceremony as the risk of terrorist attacks reaches its highest ever.

A second regiment of troops is also said to be on standby in Central America to fly in at a moment’s notice to prevent or deal with any terror incidents.

SAS forces are guarding the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill in light of the increased terror threat
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SAS forces are guarding the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill in light of the increased terror threatCredit: Getty Images
They will act as the first response to any danger in the Olympic village
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They will act as the first response to any danger in the Olympic villageCredit: Reuters

It comes as a massive 24 hour a day surveillance squad of 85,000 troops, police and guards encircles the Olympic village in a protective ring of steel – making it the biggest security operation in the games’ history.

Visitors will also be met by airport-security style scanners, metal detectors, and stringent bag checks at the main entrance.

Brazilian security forces have clamped down to prevent crime in the capital ahead of the games
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Brazilian security forces have clamped down to prevent crime in the capital ahead of the gamesCredit: Getty Images
They form a protective ring around the Olympic village in what has been dubbed the biggest security operation in the games' history
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They form a protective ring around the Olympic village in what has been dubbed the biggest security operation in the games' historyCredit: SPORTSPHOTO LTD

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Visitors to the games will also meet with stringent security checks before entering the complex
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Visitors to the games will also meet with stringent security checks before entering the complexCredit: Reuters

SAS veteran Chris Ryan has said the risk of an attack must be high for it to have triggered Special Forces bodies on the ground.

A source added: “A number of liaison officers have been working with Team GB staff in Rio for three or four weeks. If a major situation occurs they can then work with the Brazilian government and offer assistance.

Some has insinuated the risk of a terrorist attack must be high to have warranted SAS guarding, but SAS veteran Chris Ryan said this has been common practice at the Games since the Seoul Olympics in 1988.
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Some has insinuated the risk of a terrorist attack must be high to have warranted SAS guarding, but SAS veteran Chris Ryan said this has been common practice at the Games since the Seoul Olympics in 1988.Credit: Getty Images

“They are the first response in the Olympic village and as a last resort, and if they are in a position to do so, they will deal with it.”

However, former SAS hero Ryan said this has been common practice at the Games since the Seoul Olympics in 1988.

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