Aviation anti-terrorism drill in Lam Dong province

On December 9, the National Civil Aviation Committee in collaboration with the Ministries of Defence, Public Security, Transport, and People’s Committee of Lam Dong province, held a national anti-terrorism drill at Lien Khuong Air Terminal.

More than 1,000 police, army, aviation industry, fire brigade and healthcare personnel were involved in the operation.

The simulation will help mitigate the loss of life and damages to property in the event any such incident occurred, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai told those participating in the drill.

The drill is aimed to enhance the security awareness and vigilance of forces in charge of protecting airports, strengthening the coordination between different anti-terrorism forces, and improving plans for fighting terrorists and hijackers, and for conducting search and rescue.

During the drill, participants acted out situations including public disturbances and riots, arresting terrorists, rescuing hostages from the terminal, detecting bombs and clearing toxic chemicals.

The following are some images from the national anti-terrorism drill:

Anti-terrorist forces arrived and mobilized the public to evacuate

Many extremists attacked security forces at the airport

Police dogs also participated in the drill

Helicopters of Vietnam Air Force were used in the drill

“Terrorists” escorted “hostages” to the plane

Armoured cars arriving on the scene

Commandos dropped from a helicopter to support the task force fighting the terrorists

Arresting the terrorists

A bomb laid by the “terrorists” exploded at the airport

Bringing the fire under control

Barricading the scene to de-activate bombs and mines

Clearing toxic chemicals from the environment