[Explanation] The Hong Kong Inter-Agency Anti-Terrorism Task Force held an inter-agency counter-terrorism exercise code-named "Capture the Peak" at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point on March 20, simulating the handling and response of various departments in the event of a bomb threat from public facilities, aiming to enhance the public Prevention awareness, and strengthen coordination and cooperation among various departments.

[Explanation] The exercise is divided into two parts, which simulate the activities of emergency evacuations, rescue of the wounded, and demolition of bombs after the extreme violence is placed in the trash bin at the transportation interchange at Lok Ma Chau Port and the entry lobby on the first floor. A total of 250 people from the Hong Kong Police Force, Immigration Department, Customs and Fire Services participated in the exercise. The bulletproof equipment of the explosives disposal section and the demolition process of the demolition robot were also displayed to the public.

[Explanation] Zhu Wenlong, a senior superintendent of the Hong Kong Interagency Anti-Terrorism Task Force, said that the current level of terrorist attack in Hong Kong remains at a moderate level. However, in recent months, there have been several cases of suspected explosives in Hong Kong. The methods of extreme violent elements are extremely similar to some foreign terrorist attacks, and the situation is worrying.

[Contemporary] Zhu Wenlong, Senior Superintendent, Hong Kong Inter-departmental Counter-Terrorism Task Force

In recent months, there have been many cases of suspected explosives in Hong Kong. Among them are extreme violent elements. In densely populated areas, in order to achieve their own purposes, they have placed and detonated earthen bombs. The methods are extremely similar to some foreign terrorist attacks. concern. Explosives, especially earth-made bombs, have no designated targets when they explode, so when they explode, they are likely to harm innocent citizens and cause major damage.

[Explanation] Zhu Wenlong said that in response to the risk assessment, he will send additional patrols in places with a lot of people to guard against the emergence of "local terrorism". He will also focus on intercepting from the source, hoping to intercept suspected explosives, firearms, and production. Explosive raw materials enter the country, while strengthening Internet intelligence collection. Zhu Wenlong emphasized that crime on the Internet is no different from the real world, and I hope that everyone will not try it in person. And call on the public, once suspicious items are found, keep calm, try to stay away from the items, and report to the police as soon as possible to ensure their own safety.

[Explanation] It is understood that from December 2019 to February this year, Hong Kong police intercepted a total of 78 explosives cases and 26 bomb blackmail cases, including TATP heavy explosives, water hose bombs and iron contained in iron commonly used by foreign terrorists. Nail the bombs and smash multiple bomb labs.

Reporter Chen Shuo Hu Dingxuan reports from Hong Kong

Editor-in-chief: [Wang Kai]