Weapons ban sparks Games rift
By Martin Chulov
20jul00

Australia faces a diplomatic stand-off with 12 countries
that are determined to bring guns to the Olympics to protect
their athletes.

The federal Government, which is demanding that police be
solely responsible for the protection of all athletes,
officials and VIPs, is at loggerheads with the nations over
the issue.

Israel claims it has been granted permission to bring in
weapons and that special customs arrangements have been
prepared by Australian officials sympathetic to its security
needs.

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