Multi-Agency Counter-Terrorism Exercise at AsiaWorld-Expo Prepares for Year-End International Sports Conference
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
More than 300 personnel from multiple government departments and stakeholders participated in a joint counter-terrorism exercise codenamed STORM ARROW at the AsiaWorld-Expo on Tuesday. The drill simulated a terrorist attack during an international sports conference, testing emergency response, evacuation procedures, and the use of the iCasualty software for rapid casualty identification. Police stated they will continue coordinating with stakeholders to refine contingency plans ahead of the year-end event.
Key Points
- Exercise code-named "STORM ARROW" (勇箭) held at AsiaWorld-Expo on September 22, involving over 300 participants
- Organized by New Territories South Regional Command, Hong Kong Sports Association and Olympic Committee, Fire Services Department, and Hong Kong Disaster Response Medical Association
- Scenario simulated terrorist attack and national security incidents during an international sports conference
- Multiple specialized units deployed including Counter Terrorism Special Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, and Vulnerable Persons Protection Unit
- Internal software "iCasualty" used for cross-departmental communication to expedite casualty identification
Why It Matters
The exercise demonstrates Hong Kong's readiness to secure major international events amid heightened regional security concerns, with the year-end sports conference requiring seamless inter-agency coordination to protect participants and maintain public order .
The exercise demonstrates Hong Kong's readiness to secure major international events amid heightened regional security concerns, with the year-end sports conference requiring seamless inter-agency coordination to protect participants and maintain public order .