Snipers deployed in Manado

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, SATURN - the great event of world tourism, the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2012 held in Manado, North Sulawesi on January 8 to 15 later. Various preparations are made to welcome the arrival of thousands of special guests to the Land of Waving Nyiur this.
For security, the North Sulawesi Provincial Police deployed 794 officers to secure penyelanggaraan ATF 2012. Security operation began Samrat titled Maengket held on Friday (6/1/2012) this.
"Security was tight as last WOC. This was done because the threat could come at any time, and should be wary," said Head of Public Relations, Rev. Denny AKBP Adare, Thursday (05/01/2012) afternoon.
In addition to 794 personnel, police also assisted by the TNI and Police Civil Service Unit. One step to be taken to ensure the security, police will reduce the possibility of preventing the worst team Gegana like bombs, and sniper placement in strategic locations.
"In the future, will be stereliasi, in place of the meeting, airports and other strategic places. Sniper is also possible to be placed, depending on the situation," he said.
Explained further, in addition to the placement of personnel in penyelanggaraan point, police are also included along with representatives of each delegation. "Attractions also be our concern. Because participants will likely visit the ATF," said Adare.
The plan, today, the North Sulawesi Provincial Police will carry out the title of Samrat Maengket operations forces in the area of ​​Grand Kawanua. "Until today (yesterday), things are still favorable, we expect all stakeholders, including community participation for smooth penyelanggaraan ATF," said the former head of Manado's BNN.
Separately, the Commander First Admiral Lantamal VIII Sugiarto said, started the 2012 work program will implement the Apple Synergy entire military, both the Navy, Army and Air Force. This is done to synchronize the activities of these three branches.
"The activity we will do Samrat Airport on Saturday (7 / 1 /) at 08.00 pm," he said.
Sugiarto added, thus expected in the future performance of the TNI, the better, because the current military duty not only in maintaining the sovereignty of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) but also a social activity, disaster management, SAR and more.
In addition, to enhance the ability of soldiers there will be training together back in the three forces. This is supported by TNI headquarters. "We want the exercise done in the first quarter," he said.
Apples are also made for securing synergy ATF operation that will take place on January 8 to 15 next, with the aim to demonstrate to delegates the countries that will follow the event, not just the police who provide security, but also the military who are ready to do it. "TNI participated and proactive in securing the ATF to come," he said.
Previous Danrem 131/Santiago Col. Inf Almost Beard Maliogha ATF revealed for security, lowers 2500 troops to secure the international activities. Especially in these activities there will be VIP guests, so safety must be done well.
Starting today, guests and participants ATF 2012 started arriving in Manado through Sam Ratulangi Airport.
"Today most of the EO has come, tomorrow Friday (6 / 1), there were 226 guests who definitely will, including 100 national and international media to cover the activities of the ATF," explains Zuhron Navani, Chairman of the Committee of ATF at Sam Ratulangi Airport.
Admittedly, the guests are coming through Singapore with Silk Air direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Sam Ratulangi Airport, also came via Jakarta. "The next day again, or Saturday (1/7/2012) 336 guests will come," he said.