RCMP, local police say security planning underway for G7 summit [Video]

RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month’s G7 summit in Alberta.

Officials told The Canadian Press they’re expecting protesters and are taking steps to deal with new technological threats, such as the weaponization of drones.

David Hall, Alberta RCMP superintendent and event security director for the G7 Integrated Safety and Security Group, told The Canadian Press the G7 is “the largest domestic security operation” a country can take on.

“It is a large undertaking in terms of the security footprint,” he said, adding that the RCMP is responsible for protecting the heads of the delegations and the safety and security of the summit.

G7 leaders are set to gather in Kananaskis, Alta., from June 15 to 17. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to the event.

A controlled access zone will be established around key summit venues from June 10 until June 18.

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