Langer: security measures not tied to psychic "warning"

Interior Minister Ivan Langer has told public broadcaster Czech TV that security measures introduced at Prague's international airport this week were not taken in reaction to a clairvoyant warning about a possible terrorist attack. Armed police have been patrolling the airport since Wednesday. An armoured vehicle has also been stationed in the area. Originally the fact that a psychic had contacted the police about a threat was confirmed by a spokesman for the counter-intelligence service. A number of politicians including the leader of the opposition Social Democrats, have criticised the interior minister's actions, but officials have said that special security measures will remain in effect throughout the rest of week.