France to Conduct Simulated Chemical Weapons Attack on Paris Subway

France is set to conduct a simulated chemical attack tonight on the Paris Metro subway system, according to the Associated Press (see GSN, Sept. 8).

The simulated sarin attack will occur at the Invalides station and will involve 500 first responders, AP reported. Simulated victims will be treated and decontaminated in special tents that will be set up at a nearby park, police officials said. They refused to provide further details, however, to maintain an element of surprise for those scheduled to be involved.

French police also said that the exercise has been planned for months and was not being conducted in response to specific terrorist threats (John Leicester, Associated Press, Oct. 22).

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