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Viewing cable 06ROME487, TURIN 2006 WINTER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT

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06ROME487 2006-02-17 10:28 2011-08-30 01:44 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Rome
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 06 ROME 000487 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
PASS TO TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) AND 
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE (GAO); DEPARTMENT ALSO FOR 
S/ES-O, S/CT, EUR, DS, AND CA 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ASEC CASC CMGT ECON IT KOLY OVIP PTER OLYMPICS
SUBJECT: TURIN 2006 WINTER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT 
(SITREP) #11, 02/17/2006 
 
REF: ROME 473 
 
1. (SBU) The following cable provides information on 
security, public diplomacy, and consular activities in Turin, 
Italy, for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. 
 
2. (SBU) The interagency Olympic Security Coordination (OSC) 
Office can be contacted on a 24-hour basis at the following 
numbers: 
 
USG Joint Operations Center (JOC): 39-011-55-99-793/794/564 
(tel); 011-39-011-55-99-590 (fax) 
 
USG Threat Integration Center (TIC): 39-011-55-99-790/791 
(tel); 011-39-011-55-99-590 (fax). 
 
3. (SBU)  Attached is a key for USG acronyms used within this 
cable: the inter-agency Olympic Security Coordination Office 
(OSC); the USG inter-agency Olympic Security Operations 
Center OSOC, including the 24/7 Joint Operations Center (JOC) 
and Threat Integration Center (TIC); the Overseas Security 
Advisory Council (OSAC); National Information Center for the 
Winter Olympics (CNIO)-a Government of Italy-hosted 
multinational center; the Turin Olympics Organizing Committee 
(TOROC); the International Olympics Committee (IOC); the US 
Olympic Committee (USOC); the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA); Public Affairs/Public Diplomacy 
(PA/PD); Consular Affairs (CA); and the Italian Ministry of 
Interior (MOI). 
 
 
KEY EVENTS 
---------- 
 
4. (U) Olympic events occurred without disruption on 
02/16/2006.  As reported in previous situation reports, 
Italian authorities have been concerned about the possibility 
of anti-Olympics and anti-TAV demonstrations occurring during 
the weekend of 02/17/2006-02/19/2006.  Information passed 
from the MOI to OSOC indicates that there are no anti-TAV 
protests planned for this timeframe, though a variety of 
groups will participate in a series of meetings on 
environmental issues, located near Olympic mountain venues. 
OSOC is working diligently with Italian counterparts to 
monitor activist events throughout the upcoming weekend. 
 
 
SECURITY 
-------- 
 
Terrorist Activity/Threats: 
 
5. (SBU) There is no indication of terrorist activity in 
relation to the Olympic Games and no specific, credible 
information suggesting that terrorists intend to target the 
Games.  Italian officials continue to monitor the Muslim 
community in country and remain on alert for indications of 
terrorist operations and planning.  Italian authorities have 
a record of assertively tracking individuals tied to 
terrorist groups, and taking action to deter and disrupt 
planning.  OSOC is working with Italian and international 
counterparts to fight complacency, and both continue to 
monitor the actions of anti-Olympics activist groups and 
investigate incidents in an effort look to improve 
operations.   OSOC personnel are available for immediate 
recall to supplement existing 24/7 JOC and TIC staff should 
an Olympics-related incident occur. 
 
Demonstrations/Protests: 
6. (U) The "No Olimpiadi" activist group held a peaceful 
demonstration during the afternoon of 02/16/2006 near the 
Mole Antonelliana, a prominent landmark in downtown Turin. 
The group,s members handed out flyers and there was no 
disruption of nearby medal ceremonies as a result of the 
protest. According to OSAC, "No Olimpiadi" intends to conduct 
another demonstration on 02/17/2006 in the same location. 
 
 
7. (U) OSOC learned through liaison with the MOI that the 
"No-TAV" environmental symposium scheduled to occur on 
02/17/2006-02/19/2006 in the mountains near Turin will not 
include demonstrations, as the organizers fear that protests 
will draw negative publicity to the groups, cause.  MOI 
sources indicate that individuals from the Basque region of 
Spain, an official of the Colombian wildlife movement, and a 
possible Sinn Fein representative from Northern Ireland will 
participate in the meetings.  UK law enforcement officials 
assigned to CNIO are attempting to verify the participation 
of Northern Ireland individual.  While the organizing groups 
do not intend to demonstrate, it is possible that other, 
non-related organizations may attempt to conduct disruptive 
protests.  Italian authorities continue to closely monitor 
the situation and OSOC is working with MOI to obtain 
additional information on the meetings and their 
participants. 
 
8. (U) On 02/16/2006, the dissident website Independent Media 
Center (Indymedia.org) posted a repeat call by global 
grassroots movement Critical Mass for protesters to conduct a 
bicycle-ride/demonstration in Turin on 02/18/2006 (reported 
in REFTEL).  The new posting calls for the protest to begin 
at Piazza San Carlo--site of the NBC Today show 
broadcast--rather than at another Piazza as previously 
reported.  OSOC is attempting to discern the reasons for the 
change in venue and time.  OSOC field liaison agents with 
Italian security/law enforcement authorities are constantly 
monitoring activity in the Today Show piazza and reviewing 
security posture accordingly. 
 
 
Incidents: 
 
9. (SBU)  In a follow-up to REFTEL informaionreardngthe 
0215200 La Stampa article about a bomb scare at Turin's 
Castelle Airport, TSA representatives at the airport 
confirmed to OSOC that an unattended backpack in the airport 
parking lot prompted Italian officials to call in their 
explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) team.  Investigation by 
the EOD unit determined that the backpack contained popcorn. 
TSA was aware of the incident at the time of occurrence and 
 
SIPDIS 
had previously reported the results of the Italian 
investigation to OSOC. 
 
10. (SBU) In clarification of information reported in REFTEL 
regarding a rock-throwing incident at the USOC-sponsored USA 
House, additional information from OSOC field agents 
indicated that a stone was thrown at a police vehicle 
stationed at USA House, rather than at the building itself. 
As previously reported, on 02/16/2006, La Stampa published an 
article on the incident containing inaccurate information, 
including a statement that the rock throwing targeted the 
official quarters of the U.S. delegation. 
 
11. (SBU) NBC security personnel reported to OSOC that on 
02/16/2006, a police EOD unit responded to a suspicious 
suitcase found abandoned in the general vicinity of the 
Olympics Superstore.  After evacuating the area, the EOD team 
determined that the suitcase was empty.  OSOC CNIO liaison is 
working with MOI counterparts to obtain additional 
information on the incident. 
 
12. (SBU) On 02/16/2006, an OSOC employee reported that his 
wallet was stolen while riding on public transportation in 
Turin and a report was filed with Turin police.  The wallet 
contained currency, credit cards, an ATM card, and a drivers 
license. This incident highlights consular information 
reported in previous situation reports that the incidence of 
petty crime on public transportation in Turin appears to have 
increased since the start of the Olympics. 
 
 
SECURITY OPERATIONS 
------------------- 
 
13. (U) OSOC CNIO liaison followed-up with the MOI regarding 
the veracity of a report in the Naples-based daily Il Mattino 
that some Olympics event bus drivers had not been properly 
screened before receiving credentials (see REFTEL).  The MOI 
advised that all of the drivers working under TOROC contracts 
had been properly identified prior to the Games; however, 
Italian officials have become aware that TOROC and the 
contract bus company have been rotating drivers in an effort 
to keep up with the demand for transportation and that not 
all of the replacement drivers were screened.  The MOI is now 
actively working with TOROC to ensure that only those drivers 
who have been properly vetted are used for the remainder of 
the Games. 
 
14. (SBU) Due to the recent increase in petty criminal 
incidents reported by American citizens in Turin, OSOC 
elements are collaborating on a new product to track the 
location of incidents and street crime against Americans. 
The product could help map locations where Americans may be 
at particular risk for pickpocketing and similar crimes, and 
will be shared with both USG security and consular personnel. 
 
 
VIPs 
---- 
 
15. (SBU)  U. S. Ambasssador to Rome is scheduled to arrive 
in Turin on the evening of 02/17/2006; he will attend several 
Olympic events before departing the city on 02/19/2006. 
There is no information to suggest that activist groups are 
aware of or intend to disrupt the Ambassador,s visit; OSOC 
is working with Italian authorities to identify potential 
security concerns that may impact on the Ambassador,s 
movements. 
 
16. (SBU)  The White House delegation for the Closing 
Ceremonies, headed by former New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani, 
is expected to arrive in Turin on the evening of 02/24/2006. 
To date, there has been little coverage of the delegation in 
Italian press; PA is working with Italian media to publicize 
the delegation,s arrival. As the arrival of the delegation 
draws closer and press plans are finalized, OSOC expects that 
more attention will be focused on the delegation.  OSOC and 
Italian law enforcement are engaged on security operations 
for the delegation. 
 
 
PENDING MATTERS 
--------------- 
 
17. (U) OSOC continues to work with Italian counterparts on 
the investigation of the theft of a TOROC vehicle pass, and 
implications for security procedures. 
 
 
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/PUBLIC DIPLOMACY 
------------------------------- 
 
18. (U) The front pages of most Italian dailies continue to 
feature photos of Olympic medal winners while focusing 
primarily on domestic political stories.  Articles on 
Olympics events can be found inside the cover, and features 
on Olympic security can still be found in a number of papers, 
though they no longer hold first priority in terms of 
reporting.   The following is a summary of Olympics-relevant 
media activity for 02/17/2006: 
 
--Wire service ANSA, and major newspapers La Repubblica and 
La Stampa had articles on Olympic ticket scalpers and 
popularity in the U.S. of the practice.  The articles noted 
American citizens (Amcits) involved in scalping and La 
Repubblica described the confiscation of tickets and police 
charges against several American citizens for illegally 
selling tickets. La Stampa quotes an Italian gold medalist 
from Salt Lake City as praising a more open approach to 
ticket sales in the U.S.  The story noted that while scalpers 
are active in Turin, police have been active in identifying 
and disrupting their activities.  (See related information in 
consular report below.) 
 
--Il Giornale reported that activist groups hung "No TAV" 
signs at the Olympics speed skating Oval Lingotto venue. 
There is no indication of how the groups were able to get 
through security in order to place the signs.  (OSOC field 
liaison agents at the Lingotto are following up, to confirm 
information and the possible impact on access controls.) 
 
--Weekly magazine Panorama published an interview with 
Italian Minister of Interior Pisanu regarding his views of 
security in Italy. The Minister commented on topics ranging 
from Islamic terrorism to the Olympic security effort. 
Pisanu stated that Olympic security is under control, that 
the greatest threat to the Games comes from activist and 
anti-globalization groups, and that sophisticated security 
plans are in place to deal with attempts at disruption and to 
counteract terrorist planning. 
 
19. (U) PA continues to interact with both local and U.S. 
media on requests for information.  On 02/16/2006, Fox News 
followed up with PA for additional details regarding the 
rock-throwing incident at the USA House.  PA indicated that 
the incident was still under investigation by Italian 
authorities and that no further information was currently 
available. 
 
20. (U) On 02/17/2006, the Public Media Center in Turin will 
conduct a press conference regarding Olympics secrity, or 
jurnalits notaccredited to cover Olympic sporting events. 
 OSOC representatives from PA and OSAC will attend the 
meeting. 
 
21. (U) PA continues to work Italian press to publicize the 
naming of the White House Delegation to the Closing 
Ceremonies.  OSOC will remain alert to any planned activist 
disruptions that may result from increased press coverage of 
the delegation's activities. 
 
22. (U) The Public Affairs Office in Turin may be reached at 
39-011-55-99-368. 
 
 
CONSULAR AFFAIRS 
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23. (U) Two Amcits requested consular services on 02/16/2006. 
 One request was for new visa pages to be added to a 
passport, while the other involved emergency notarial 
services for a U.S. reporter.  Though the Consular Office in 
Turin is not able to grant requests for routine notarial 
services, assistance can be offered in limited, emergency 
cases. 
 
24. (U) On 02/16/2006, CA learned of two new cases of 
Americans charged with illegally selling Olympic tickets; 
three such incidents have been reported since the beginning 
of the Games.  (Italian law makes it illegal for individuals 
to sell Olympic tickets without first obtaining a license 
from TOROC; this is the case even if the tickets are being 
sold below face value.)  According to the MOI, one Amcit was 
fined for his activity; he subsequently visited the Consular 
Office to obtain information on the Italian legal system and 
was given factual information and a list of English-speaking 
attorneys.  The second Amcit was fined for his ticket-selling 
activity and was given an expulsion order from Italy due to 
his non-compliance with an often-overlooked law stipulating 
that visitors must register their presence within eight days 
of arrival in country.  (This requirement to register is 
noted in the CA Consular Information Sheet for Italy.)  OSOC 
is working with CA to obtain an official copy of the police 
report for USG review. 
 
25. (U) The Consular Office may be contacted at the following 
numbers: 011-5599-330 (tel.); 011-5599-551 (fax).  Additional 
information may be found at http://milan.usconsulate.gov. 
SPOGLI