Sochi 2014: US warns airlines of Russia 'toothpaste' bomb threat
Russia has beefed up security for the Winter Olympics The US has warned airlines flying into Russia for the Winter Olympics that explosives hidden in toothpaste tubes could be smuggled on to planes.
The Department of Homeland Security told US media the alert affected direct into Russia as it prepares for the games in Sochi.
The agency said it was not aware of any specific danger to the US at this time.
It is the latest reported threat against the region, which has beefed up security surrounding the games.
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to the BBC that it "regularly shares information with domestic and international partners, including those associated with international events such as the Sochi Olympics".
The US has also placed two warships in the Black Sea in case of a security threat during the games, scheduled for 7-23 February.
Fears were raised following two suicide attacks in Volgograd in December, and numerous threats from Islamist militants in the Caucasus region.
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