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Singapore stages 600-person emergency drill at RTS Link station ahead of 2027 opening

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 — Singapore authorities conducted Exercise Quicksilver 12, a major multi-agency ground deploymen...

Singapore stages 600-person emergency drill at RTS Link station ahead of 2027 opening

On November 11, Singapore authorities carried out Exercise Quicksilver 12, a major multi-agency ground deployment drill, at the RTS Link’s Woodlands North Station. Over 600 individuals from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Land Transport Authority, Certis CISCO, and SMRT Corp took part in the two-day event.

The exercise aimed to evaluate operational preparedness, response capabilities, and inter-agency coordination in handling public security incidents at the station prior to the RTS Link's opening in February 2027.

The drill concluded with a synchronized tactical response to a simulated hostage situation, testing the agencies' coordination abilities, their capacity to manage evolving threats, and the efficient deployment of resources to bring the incident to a secure resolution. ICA shared this information on its Facebook page, emphasizing the importance of inter-agency collaboration and timely decision-making in safeguarding the nation's borders.

Participating agencies and stakeholders were also assessed on their ability to respond to a series of simulated public security incidents. This required close coordination, swift decision-making, and the effective deployment of resources. ICA reiterated its commitment to strengthening inter-agency coordination and enhancing operational preparedness and resilience in protecting the country.

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