Security plans reviewed ahead of New Year celebrations

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Sun, 29 Dec 2019 - 10:27 GMT

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Sun, 29 Dec 2019 - 10:27 GMT

Security services intensify and a larger number of security forces are deployed at fixed checkpoints, February 9, 2018 - Press Photo

Security services intensify and a larger number of security forces are deployed at fixed checkpoints, February 9, 2018 - Press Photo

CAIRO – 29 December 2019: Security directors held meetings with police officers and security personnel tasked with securing state institutions and places of worship during the New Year celebrations, to review security plans.

This comes as part of the Interior Ministry’s strategy to protect Christian citizens during such annual celebrations against any possible criminal or terrorist attempts, as terrorist groups, since the ousting of former President Mohamed Morsi in 2013, have targeted numerous Christians in several attacks.

The security directors, during the meetings, urged police personnel to stay vigilant and to deal decisively with any attempts to breach the law, and to give a hand to citizens in the streets, especially during celebrations.

All security directorates ordered an extensive security presence in streets and squares, and around vital installations and places of worship, to maintain security, and deal immediately and decisively with those who may try to disturb celebrations.

The Interior Ministry stressed the continuation of efforts to provide a safe atmosphere for citizens to enjoy celebrations, and called on everyone to abide by security instructions and to cooperate with police officers to implement security plans strictly and precisely.

Security authorities have earlier announced heightening security measures around worship places ahead of the celebrations, including encircling churches and vital facilities.

The plans also include installing security checkpoints; monitoring points around streets and roads; women police services to participate in inspection procedures, besides police dogs to inspect and comb the areas and fields.

Electronic gates will be installed outside churches to conduct inspections before entrance.

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