Hong Kong to carry out 24-hour patrols near Apec meeting venue and delegate hotels
Hong Kong police will conduct round-the-clock patrols in Wan Chai from Friday as part of enhanced security arrangements for the coming Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting, as delegates begin arriving in the city, the South China Morning Post has learned. Delegates from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies will travel to Hong Kong as early as Friday for preparatory work, although…
Hong Kong police will increase patrols around Wan Chai from Friday to ensure the safety of the upcoming Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, which will take place from October 19 to 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The meeting will see about 500 delegates, including finance ministers and senior officials from 21 Asia-Pacific economies, arriving in the city.
About 500 guests are expected to attend the event. Police will deploy hundreds of officers from the Police Tactical Unit to patrol the area around the venue and nearby hotels 24 hours a day. VIP Protection Unit and Force Escort Group will only accompany serving finance ministers during their stay. Security arrangements will also be implemented at Cloud 39, a rooftop venue in Central, and other attractions that guests and their spouses may visit.
A command centre will be set up at police headquarters in Wan Chai, with Assistant Commissioner David Jordan expected to take charge. The force is ready to mobilize about 400 officers from the Regional Response Contingent at short notice in case of large-scale riots or attacks. Security measures will include searches for explosives and suspicious items, as well as cyber patrols to safeguard national security.
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