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LIMA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 260 commandos from the Peruvian Airforce (FAP) carried out a test on Thursday of the security measures deployed for the 24th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next week in Lima.
The test, lasting around two hours, was carried out by the 8th Air Group at Lima's Jorge Chavez international airport.
Among the measures was the deployment of canine units to safeguard the participants of the meeting from Nov. 19 to 20.
Commander Luis Gonzalez, in charge of the operation, told the press that "the FAP has been training on a permanent basis in recent days," to prepare for any eventuality, including a potential aircraft hijacking.
"A rescue in a plane is not the same as a rescue in a building. The considerations are different, and the personnel must have a knowledge of aeronautics to decide where to enter, how to activate emergency handles and how to use the emergency exits," Gonzalez pointed out.
During the operation, journalists were also shown the application of biometric and facial controls, surveillance cameras and X-ray machines to check all personnel.
To prepare for emergencies, three other airports around Peru will also serve as bases for operations if needed.
