Macau launches casino attack drill

The Government of Macau revealed earlier this week that they are launching a casino attack drill by 2018.

Macau.- Casino industry in Macau will be addressed by a national drill, which is expected to be launched by the first half of next year, according to the local government. Macau’s Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak revealed the plan earlier this week, noting that they expect to prepare the “large-scale, joint contingency drill” for casinos soon.

“The main focus [of the drill] is how the casinos can assist the police in evacuating people from the sites, as well as the related law enforcement work. And this is also to test how the government can cope with emergency incidents speedily,” said Mr Wong in comments to reporters on the sidelines of a crime statistics briefing.

The drill will address casino operations and security for tourists and local residents that participate at the everyday activities the gaming venues offer in one of the most renowned casino hubs of the world. “In this drill, we’ll see the participation of the Judiciary Police, Public Security Police and the Police Tactical Intervention Unit,” Mr Wong noted to the media on Tuesday, referring latterly to a local and specialist law enforcement unit. “The Fire Services Bureau, and possibly the Health Bureau and Social Affairs Bureau, will also take part in the drill.”