Hong Kong Conducts Major Security Drill for INTERPOL General Assembly
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Police Force and multiple government agencies conducted a comprehensive security drill on Tuesday (August 18) ahead of the 94th INTERPOL General Assembly set to take place in Hong Kong in late November. The exercise brought together more than 2,600 personnel to test emergency response capabilities across land and sea venues including the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria Harbour, and West Kowloon .
Key Points
- Over 2,600 personnel participated, including officers from the Hong Kong Police Force, Fire Services Department, Hospital Authority, and venue management authorities
- The drill simulated a scenario where terrorists rammed a vehicle into a venue and opened fire during the General Assembly, causing mass casualties
- Crowd management procedures were tested for approximately 1,000 delegates moving between multiple venues across sea and land transport routes
- Coordination capabilities assessed included immediate tactical intervention, emergency medical triage, suspicious object handling, and affected person management
- Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming observed the exercise and commended the professional standards demonstrated by all participating teams