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Olympics security: MoD prepares to call up 2,000 more troops for G4S shortfall

Reported by guardian.co.uk on Tuesday, 17 July 2012 (on July 17, 2012)

Ministry of Defence makes urgent plans to mobilise up to 2,000 more troops if security firm cannot deliver target of 7,000 staff

The Ministry of Defence is urgently making preparations to call up as..

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