GSDF, Hokkaido police conduct drill against armed agents

GSDF, Hokkaido police conduct drill against armed agents

SAPPORO, Japan - Police and the Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a joint drill in Hokkaido on Oct. 20 under the scenario of an incursion by ''armed enemy agents'' into Japan. (Kyodo)

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