Terrorist
Australian’s not concerned about terrorist threat
The Australian Olympic Committee is not concerned about the threats made to the Beijing Olympics by terrorist groups.
“The army and the police are very visable and to crack the defence that I’ve seen around the city that i’ve seen this week would be a very tough job,” said AOC spokesman Mike Tancred.
I have to agree [...]
An Islamic terrorist group is taking credit for the recent bus explosions in China. They claim they have actually made five attacks, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
The threat to the Beijing Olympics from terrorists is real. China however, has stepped up security in Beijing to unprecedented levels, with constant security checks and [...]
Missiles to protect Beijing Olympic venues
Reuters reports that surface-to-air missile launchers have been deployed to protect the Olympic venues from possible terrorist attack.
At least two camouflaged Hongqi 7 missile launchers were visible from a public road close to the stadium built for the 1990 Asian Games, which is just across the city’s fourth ring road from the Bird’s Nest arena [...]
40 anti-terrorist squads set up in Beijing
Beijing has set up 40 crack force squads to deal with potential terrorist threats during the Beijing Olympic games. The teams will consist of 188 experts who will monitor potential “biological attacks, nuclear and other radioactive accidents, bombing, chemical accidents or spreading infections.”
They are also planning on having a four-color terrorist alert, with red [...]
