MI5 train shop staff to counter terrorism
Published on 29 Mar 2007MI5 have been providing secret training to staff at major retailers such as Asda and Tesco, reports The Independent.
Checkout staff have been told to watch out for people bulk-buying mobile phones, as these could be used as detonators for bomb, and to be alert for people buying large quantities of toiletries that could be used as a the basic ingredients for bombs. Further measures include the use of CCTV in underground car parks that could be the target of a bomb attack.
A Tesco spokesman said:
"We have strict procedures and contingency plans in place and we remain in close contact with the security services at all levels." Asda also confirmed it had "contingency plans" to cover a "number of potential crises".
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