The Zurich police are mobilized for WEF 2020. About 130 political figures, five representatives of royal families, 22 presidents, including Donald Trump, and 23 prime ministers are expected at Zurich airport in the coming days.
Maximum mobilization Tuesday
Police will step up checks on vehicles and people around the airport to ensure the safety of WEF participants, the Zurich cantonal police announced on Monday. A total of 400 Zurich police officers, including 300 from the Zurich city police, are assigned to security tasks related to the World Economic Forum.
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The mobilization will be strongest Tuesday, the day of the arrival at Zurich airport of US President Donald Trump. Police recommend avoiding the airport area that day.
Disconnected webcams
The curious will not be able to attend the arrival of the American president thanks to the webcams of the airport. For security reasons, they are disconnected, as during each WEF.
In Graubünden, the Graubünden cantonal police are responsible for coordinating the protection of individuals. As every year during the WEF, it is reinforced by police from other cantons. For security reasons, the number of police officers hired is not specified.
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