On the 27th, when former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" will be held, the Metropolitan Police Department will guard the city at the highest level, about 20,000 people.
This will be the first large-scale security operation since the radical review of the operation of guarding VIPs following the shooting incident of the former prime minister, and the policy is to deploy many police officers to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
In conjunction with the "national funeral" to be held at the Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, the Metropolitan Police Department further raised the level of alert on the 27th, and set up the "Supreme Security Headquarters" headed by the Superintendent General, with approximately 20,000 people. I'm ready to guard the city.
Around the venue, embassies, hotels where VIPs stay, etc., we are continuing to be vigilant by increasing the number of police officers and strengthening patrols and inspections.
At the venue, in addition to thoroughly inspecting the luggage of attendees to prevent suspicious items from being brought into the venue, we will also deploy equipment to respond to suspicious drones and firearms in the event of terrorism.
In addition, many police officers will be stationed along the roadside where the remains of former Prime Minister Abe will pass, as people are expected to visit to see him off.
In addition, since an unspecified number of people will visit the flower offering stand for the general public set up nearby, as well as major stations and airports in Tokyo, we will strengthen security and prepare for unforeseen situations.
In Tokyo, the Metropolitan Expressway will be closed to traffic for about 9 hours in a wide area of the city center, and general roads around the venue will also be restricted.
In response to the shooting incident of the former Prime Minister, the National Police Agency fundamentally reviewed the operation of guarding VIPs last month. The question is whether it is possible to ensure safety.
Scheduled restrictions on general roads (near Nippon Budokan and Kitanomaru Park)
Scheduled restrictions on general roads (around the State Guest House and Jingu Gaien)