Las Vegas hits back at “terror target” claims
Las Vegas authorities have dismissed suggestions that the destination is a potential terrorist target.
They denied that there have ever been any reports of “specific or credible” terrorist threats to the city and its hotels.
A joint statement from mayor Jim Gibson and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority president Rossi Ralenkotter was issued in the wake of media reports claiming that authorities had ignored terror threats in case they drive away tourists.
It said: “We want the world to know that if we ever do have information of a specific and credible threat we will share it – even if it means visitors decided to stay home as a result.”
The statement added: “We are extremely concerned that the news media continues to report alleged threats to Las Vegas even while we are simultaneously assured by law enforcement officials that no such threats exist.”
It went on to say that this has been at least the fourth time since 9/11 that the destination has been the focus of “a media frenzy based more on rumour than fact”.
“These reports serve only to engender fear among our visitors and the thousands of people who work and live here,” the statement added.
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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