The Force Search Team make use of a firetruck's aerial ladder to search the new airport terminal's
overhang, while another Search Unit member employs a bow and arrow to place a climbing rope
in the new airport's high ceiling, allowing another officer to search its recesses
Because of its proximity to the Coliseum,
the Kowloon and Canton Railway Station,
its platforms and trains also needed to be
searched . . . as did every inch of
Chek Lap Kok
The Police Band prepares to strike up a musical welcome for President Jiang Zemin
as he arrives at Kai Tak airport amid optimum security
Chinese Vice-Premier Qian Qichen is escorted
into his waiting car after landing at Kai Tak
VIP Protection Unit officer briefs hooded Special
Duties Unit members standing by at the Hong
Kong Coliseum where President Jiang Zemin and
his entourage enjoy HKSAR first anniversary
celebrations
Members of the Force Search Unit securing the scene before the start
of the flag raising ceremony on July 1 in celebration of the HKSAR
first anniversary
Above, below and behind the scenes security: An officer begins a confined space search at the
HKC&EC,
while a canine from the Police Dog Unit sniffs for explosive material backstage of the Coliseum
while
officers check the auditorium's seats and the building's roof
Police prevent demonstrators from carrying
their protest into the secured area surrounding
the HKC&EC
Meanwhile, PTU officers and regular police ensure that demonstrators do not breach secured areas
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