SYDNEY, May 4 (UPI) -- Australian and Greek Olympic officials agreed Tuesday to settle a dispute invlving security for the Olympic torch.
The compromise allows the torch to travel to Australia as it begins a relay to Athens for this year's summer games.
Greek officials originally insisted upon bringing their own security force to guard the torch, something that would have violated Australian law. Now, New South Wales police officerswill be the security force during the two-day run through NSW and Victoria, while Greek organizers will take care of logistics.
"The bottom line is that on June 4, Sydney will welcome back the Olympic flame as we welcomed it in our very successful games four years ago," NSW Premier Bob Carr told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
