MANAMA: Police forces have completed all preparations and plans to provide the best security services to ensure the success of the Bahrain Grand Prix (Formula 1), Public Security chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan confirmed.

The Public Security chief yesterday inspected the security preparations as he visited the Bahrain International Circuit.

He was briefed on the deployment of patrols, security checkpoints and the level of preparedness ahead of the international sporting event.

He hailed the directives of Interior the Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to take all measures to maintain the security of the race, the participants and the public.

He said Bahrain has the required experience to organise the F1 races as per the highest international standards.

Police forces have completed all preparations and plans to provide the best security services, the chief confirmed, calling upon the public to co-operate with the security forces and follow instructions for their safety.

He said that the primary and emergency plans reflected the readiness of the forces and capability to implement them with efficiency while dealing with emergencies.

He said police would be deployed around the Bahrain International Circuit as well as the entry and exit points, highways and avenues leading to the F1 venue to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and maintain security and public order. He asserted that the security efforts weren’t only limited to the surroundings of the BIC, but also the whole of Bahrain to achieve comprehensive security.

He called upon citizens, residents and visitors to enjoy the international event and the festive activities associated with the F1, wishing success for all to present the race in the best away.

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