Share on twitter Share on whatsapp Share on telegram Share on email Bolivia to deploy 10,000 troops for security during celebrations

La Paz, Oct 30 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo informed that more than 10,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure citizens' security during the All Saints' Day, next Tuesday.

Del Castillo recalled that this celebration brings together a great number of people to cemeteries and other places, both in urban and rural areas, which considerably increases trade and crowds, but also robberies, assaults and other related crimes.

He emphasized that the objective of this nationwide operation is to ensure the safety of the entire population, and urged Bolivians to take the necessary precautions to avoid becoming victims of criminal acts.

For his part, National Police Commander Jhonny Aguilera stressed that the deployment began on Friday until next Tuesday, and will allow timely actions against any illegal events, but above all, to prevent crimes, ABI news agency reported.