Selected marksmen, a helicopter that will fly over the area, dog monitors, bomb squad and thermal imaging cameras to detect the presence of any explosives. There are over 600 law enforcement officers on the field to ensure safety ahead of tonight's Via Crucis with Pope Francis.
Remediation work has begun in the entire area of the Colosseum and via deiFori Imperiali. Two filters are provided for the control of participants: one with a wide range and the second to access the celebration area itself.
The security plan prepared by the Police Headquarters for the Easter holidays comes to life. The entire area of the historic center, the Vatican and the institutional buildings will be under heavy surveillance. There is maximum attention also in light of the international terrorism alert.
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