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07CURACAO297
2007-04-04 21:38:00
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Consulate Curacao
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TERRORISM TASK GROUP HOLDS EXERCISE AND BRIEFS ISLAND

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER CASC ASEC NA
SUBJECT: TERRORISM TASK GROUP HOLDS EXERCISE AND BRIEFS ISLAND
OFFICIALS

UNCLAS CURACAO 000297

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CARACAS FOR RSO
BRIDGETOWN FOR LEGATT

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER CASC ASEC NA
SUBJECT: TERRORISM TASK GROUP HOLDS EXERCISE AND BRIEFS ISLAND
OFFICIALS


1. (SBU) In order to promote greater understanding of the
threat posed by transnational terrorism in the Netherlands
Antilles and to exercise island response to an incident,
Curacao's Terrorist Incident Response Plan (TIRP) Task Group
held a half day brief for senior government officials and
conducted a table top exercise. Key island officials and the
Commander of Dutch Forces in the Caribbean attended the briefing
as well as Chief of Mission. The presentation included a
briefing by the Netherlands Antilles Security Service on
transnational terrorism groups which are potential threats to
the Netherlands Antilles followed by a table top exercise
involving a cruise ship being taken over by terrorists.


2. (SBU) The island's Terrorist Incident Response Plan ("TIRP")
Task Group was formed in fall 2005 on recommendation of the
Ministers of Justice of the Netherlands, the Netherlands
Antilles and Aruba. A representative from ConGen Curacao, post's
FSNI, has participated on the task force from its inception and
is the only foreign entity invited.


3. (SBU) The TIRP raises awareness on terrorism issues with
local stakeholders and advises the Island Governor on steps to
take in the event of terrorist threat or attack. In 2006, the
first draft of a Terrorist Incident Response Plan for Curagao
was completed and submitted to the Island Governor, Attorney
General and Chief of Police. Similar plans are being prepared
for Bonaire and St. Maarten.


4. (SBU) Comment. US participation in this group is unique and
is indicative of the GONA's desire to take advantage of USG
expertise in contingency planning as well as their realization
that any terrorist incident on the islands would likely involve
U.S. citizens. Discussion during the table top exercise was
frank and lively with participants realizing early on the need
for outside assistance (Dutch and likely US) in such an event.

SORENSON