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Switzerland: an exercise against terrorism

Berna, Switzerland - In order to verify operational and strategical procedures and collaboration of internal and external services

Yesterday in Berna, within an exercise against terrorism, a kidnapping has been simulated: the hostage taking has been carried out by a group that asked for the liberation of some political fellows prisoner in Switzerland and for one airplane and ransom. Over 150 persons attended the simulation, which was arranged by the "General Staff for hostage taking and ransom" (SMOR) joined with Police of Berna. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 106756
Rome, Italy, 11/03/2004 20:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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