- Title: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SECURITY AHEAD OF THE XIV PAN AMERICAN GAMES
- Date: 30th July 2003
- Summary: SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (JULY 30, 2003) (REUTERS) VARIOUS GENERAL VIEWS OF CITY WITH SIGNS ANNOUNCING XIV PAN AMERICAN GAMES VARIOUS OF SECURITY AT ATHLETES OLYMPIC VILLAGE CHIEF OF SECURITY, GENERAL GUSTAVO ADOLFO JORGE, WALKING INTO OFFICE (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) JORGE SAYING: "We have under my command around 7,500 men without counting the rest of the Armed Forces which are around 40,000 men. It is a large number because the entire country will be watchful of the games." VARIOUS OF MEDIA GOING THROUGH SECURITY SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (JULY 31, 2003) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF SECURITY OFFICER STANDING GUARD SECURITY OFFICER CHECKING UNDER CAR FOR EXPLOSIVES SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (JULY 30, 2003) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) JORGE SAYING: "We have taken advice from Israeli, United States, Cuban, and officials from other countries. We are exchanging information with Colombia, Cuba, United States, Canada, etc." VARIOUS OF ATHLETES GOING THROUGH SECURITY AT OLYMPIC VILLAGE VARIOUS OF OLYMPIC VILLAGE
- Embargoed: 14th August 2003 13:00
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- Location: SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
- Country: Dominican Republic
- Topics: Crime,General,Sports
- Reuters ID: LVAEEPL7TNT96H8Y32NQAR0BD8TH
- Story Text: The Dominican Republic has tightened security ahead of the start of the XIV Pan American Games.
In contrast to many logistical problems and delays in venue completions, security was tight throughout the Dominican Republic as officials prepared for the start of the Pan American games.
"We have under my command around 7,500 men without counting the rest of the Armed Forces which are around 40,000 men. It is a large number because the entire country will be watchful of the games," said Security Chief, General Gustavo Adolfo Jorge.
He said all steps have been taken to guarantee the safety of athletes, delegations, and tourists during the games which will be held August 1-17th.
Jorge also said other countries had been consulted on security measures to prevent any type of attack.
"We have taken advice from Israeli, United States, Cuban, and officials from other countries. We are exchanging information with Colombia, Cuba, United States, Canada, etc," he said.
It is the first time the Caribbean nation of
5-million inhabitants hosts the Pan American games in which over 5,000 athletes from 42 countries will participate. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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