France raises anti-terror security after tip-offs

The officials, who spoke anonymously, said one tip-off suggested a female suicide bomber was planning to attack the transport system.

Without confirming the reports, Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said "the terrorism threat is real".

He said the alert level was unchanged at "red" - the second-highest.

But speaking on Monday, Mr Hortefeux added: "As of today we have enhanced our vigilance."

The minister did not provide details of specific threats or security measures taken by the authorities.

He was speaking after French police and counter-terrorism officials, who were speaking on condition of anonymity, said the authorities had received intelligence about a possible suicide bombing by a woman; Kazinform cites BBC.

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