CALLS were today made for an independent inquiry after the Chronicle revealed three suspected illegal immigrants were drafted in by Olympic chiefs to protect St James’ Park.
The bogus workers – employed as security guards – were arrested during a joint operation by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and Northumbria Police just hours before Tyneside’s Olympic celebrations began.
Now, as Newcastle prepares to welcome the second round of fixtures – which include the likes of Spain and Japan – criticism has been levelled at the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) for failing to carry out the proper security checks.
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