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| Armed Police Patrol Singapore Mass Transit Stations |
| 2005-08-17 |
| SINGAPORE, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Armed police personnel have begun patrolling Singapore's mass rapid transit (MRT) transportation system and "may have to" shoot to kill if they come across suspected suicide bombers, local media reported. The move was Singapore's response to possible threats in the wake of the July 7 bombings of central London transportation system that killed over 50 people and injured dozens of others. Officers in pairs made their presence felt in and around the MRT stations from yesterday, and depending on the circumstances, other specialist units may also be activated to deal with a situation, Channel NewsAsia television station reported. The officers, from the police MRT unit, will also be conducting checks on bags and other items on board trains, the report said. On whether these officers would shoot to kill in the face of potential threat, Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said, "Yes, they may have to"... An estimated 1.2 million people commuted using MRT and light rapid transit (LRT) daily. |
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