Home Affairs Minister Kristina Moore said there was no suggestion of a direct threat to Jersey but the authorities would remain vigilant. The Island maintains the same threat level as the UK.
She said: ‘Ministers are being kept informed about the raised terror threat level in the UK through the States of Jersey Police, who continue to take part in daily regional and national briefings.
‘Police officers will maintain higher visibility in town and firearms officers will be more evident at the Airport. I would like to reassure Islanders that we are working proactively with UK colleagues to ensure the continued safety of the Island.’
Also in accordance with the UK, however, the security threat at Jersey’s airport and harbours remains ‘substantial’, Ports of Jersey has said.
The UK’s Department for Transport has not increased the threat level at airports or harbours and Jersey is therefore following suit.
A spokesman said: ‘The safety and security of passengers and staff remain our priority and Ports of Jersey would urge its users to remain vigilant at all times and immediately report any suspicious behaviour to a member of staff. For security reasons we would also remind people that vehicles must not be left unattended at any time outside the drop off/waiting zones at our terminals. Any unattended vehicle will be removed.’
