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Greek Chemical Experts Trained by Swiss for Olympics; Swiss to Send Equipment to Athens
Switzerland has joined the group of nations providing anti-WMD training and support to Greek authorities in advance of the Summer Olympics in Athens, Swissinfo reported yesterday (see GSN, June 17).
The Swiss Defense Ministry said it trained Greek weapons experts to quickly analyze forms of chemical weapons used in a potential attack.
Switzerland is also sending chemical protection gear to Athens in advance of the games. The equipment would support the 18-person Greek unit, not the general public, said Defense Ministry spokesman Bernard Jeanty (Swissinfo/NZZ Online, June 21).
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