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Bali mounts huge security operation ahead of Interpol assembly

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Bali mounts huge security operation ahead of Interpol assembly
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The police have conducted a security operation to safeguard the annual assembly that will be attended by police chiefs from countries around the world.

Bali Police will deploy 3,800 officers to secure the 85th Interpol General Assembly, which will be held in Nusa Dua, from November 7-10.

The police have conducted a security operation to safeguard the annual assembly that will be attended by police chiefs from countries around the world. 

Bali Police chief Sugeng Priyanto said military personnel and Balinese traditional members, known as pecalang, will also be involved in the security operation. 

“We really hope that all Bali people support us. This event is very important not only for Bali but also our nation,” said the police chief.

Around 2,000 participants from 190 countries are expected to attend the assembly, which will be held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. 

Topics to be discussed during the assembly include terrorism, cybercrime and drug and people smuggling.

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