‘National economy remains key target of terror elements’

The main target of Iran-sponsored terrorists in the Kingdom is its national economy, Head of Public Security, Major General Tariq Al Hassan said yesterday.

Maj Gen Al Hassan was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘Best practices during the investigation and funding of terror crimes’ at the Public Security Officers Club, when he made this remark. “The terrorists are trying to destabilise Bahrain, target the lives of security men, hit the national economy and endanger national interests.”

Maj Gen Al Hassan praised the security efforts exerted by the Ministry of Interior, and the security authorities, in dealing with terrorist acts, and in taking the necessary measures to thwart these crimes, in order to protect citizens and residents and preserve their safety.

He hailed the sacrifices of the security men who even offered their lives in defence of the security and stability of the homeland. The head of public security stressed the importance of continuing to develop the skills of the security man and the need to provide them with sufficient knowledge to confront any kind of terrorist acts while performing work.

Maj Gen Al Hassan stressed that the fight against terrorism and its financing cannot be carried out by a single institution or state, but rather is a collective action that requires joint national and international efforts.