Tuvan Special Police Forces Released Hostages in Theatre in Half an Hour

   Tuvan State TV - GTRK 'Tyva'
4 May 2005

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Tuvan Ministry for Internal Affairs takes extra measures to provide security during forthcoming celebration of 60th Anniversary of Victory in World War II. Police structures work through their actions for case if acts of terrorism occur, GTRK 'Tyva' reports. Today they released conventional hostages from Tuvan Music and Drama Theatre named after Viktor Kok-ool in 30 minutes. It took couple of minutes for police forces to cordon the theatre. In a few minutes Special Police Forces penetrated into the building to release hostages and capture conventional terrorists. Medical group provided rapid first medical and psychological help for conventional victims. Special operation was over in a little more than 30 minutes. Headquarters of Ministry for Internal Affairs reported that despite some lacks, Special Forces fulfilled their tasks quite successfully.


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