By Online Reporter

 

Prachuap police conducted a hostage training exercise at the provincial police headquarters on Monday.

 

The drill, which simulated a hostage situation at a gold shop, was observed by provincial police chief Pol.Maj.Gen. Wanchai Tharanatham.

 

Officers from Region 7 took part in the drill along with the province’s special operations unit known as the Black Lion Unit, who were able to demonstrate their proficiency in using a variety of weapons including long range rifles, shotguns and explosives.

 

The simulation of a hostage situation at a gold shop was chosen for the drill as other provinces have experienced robberies at gold businesses.

 

Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/prachuap-police-conduct-hostage-training-exercise-advise-business-owners-to-install-cctv/

 

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27 minutes ago, webfact said:

able to demonstrate their proficiency in using a variety of weapons including long range rifles, shotguns and explosives

What? No submarines ? Where else they will use it if not in demo??

3 hours ago, webfact said:

the Black Lion Unit, who were able to demonstrate their proficiency in using a variety of weapons including long range rifles, shotguns and explosives.

All very useful in rescuing live hostages?

5 hours ago, webfact said:

demonstrate their proficiency in using a variety of weapons

In a live hostage situation, "negotiation" is of prime importance, not weapons, to try and secure the safety of the hostages. In the UK, police forces have specially trained unarmed hostage negotiators supported by armed officers.

4 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

In a live hostage situation, "negotiation" is of prime importance, not weapons, to try and secure the safety of the hostages. In the UK, police forces have specially trained unarmed hostage negotiators supported by armed officers.

It's also important to be able to blow things up.

 

It's not  all about negotiations these days.

 

If all else fails just blow it up.