Qatar deploys nuclear defence squadron ahead of England’s first World Cup game

And according to a study published in the PubMed Cental journal, “events in which people are intentionally using or accidentally exposing others to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) elements at sporting events constitute a serious, unique threat to the general public”.

The report adds: “Overcrowded sporting events can lead to the rapid spread of infectious diseases or mass casualties in the event of a CBRNE attack. Mass gatherings at sporting events are potential targets for terrorists using CBRNE action, as exemplified by bombings at the 1996 Atlanta Games, the 2013 Boston Marathon, and the 2015 Stade de France football (soccer) match.”

It also warns that we have a “limited understanding of key themes and best practices to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from incidents”, but Turkey’s Armed Forces are expected to play a crucial role this World Cup. 

And as part of cooperation between Qatar and NATO, the security alliance also pledged to provide security support for the World Cup, which included providing training against threats posed by CBRN materials. It also offered training for the protection of very important people (VIPs) and to counter threats posed by improvised explosive devices.

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1699411/qatar-nuclear-defence-squad-england-iran-game-world-cup-turkey-forces