Almost 200 troops from The Royal Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (REME), The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) and the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) have deployed in Salisbury on Operation MORLOP.
Op MORLOP has been launched in support of the civil authorities in Salisbury city centre in the wake of the attempted murder of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter on Sunday 4th March. It is believed that a nerve agent was used in the assination attempt, which also led to the hospitalisation of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who came to their assistance.
Falcon Squadron normally deploys with armoured vehicles [© Bob Morrison]
Falcon Squadron RTR in final preparation/training before deploying in support of the civil authorities in Salisbury city centre [Crown Copyright: Cpl Pete Brown RLC]
