Prior to the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe at the end of this month, the Metropolitan Police Department and airport officials jointly patrol the gateway to the sky, Tokyo Haneda Airport, and strengthen vigilance, such as checking for suspicious items. increase.
Many dignitaries from overseas are expected to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe, which is scheduled to be held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on the 27th of this month.
Prior to this, about 60 people, including the Metropolitan Police Department and airport officials, conducted joint patrols at Haneda Airport, which is the gateway to the sky.
At the international terminal, a police officer brought a security dog that can detect explosives to check if there were any suspicious items in coin lockers and trash cans, and distributed leaflets calling on passengers to prevent terrorism.
The Metropolitan Police Department has decided to further strengthen vigilance at major stations and airports in Tokyo as the "national funeral" approaches.
Yusuke Takayama, head of the Metropolitan Police Department's 1st Security Section, said, "Ensuring the personal safety of many dignitaries visiting Japan is a very important responsibility, and with the cooperation of related businesses, the Metropolitan Police Department will make every effort to provide security. like," he said.