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May said ministers had received assurances from G4S over the last few days but the "absolute gap in the numbers was only crystallized" a day ago. May stressed that military operations elsewhere will not be affected by the additional deployment for the Olympics, and acknowledged that the move will put extra strain on troops during the summer holiday season. Britain has committed 553 million pounds ($857 million) for venue security, covering arenas in London and other locations across Britain, including a southwest England sailing center and five soccer stadiums. The massive security operation for the Olympics also will feature 12,000 police, 3,000 volunteers, Typhoon fighter jets, helicopters, two warships and bomb disposal experts.
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