Firm steps up security measures

Wednesday, 12 December 2007

An extra 30 CCTV cameras have been fitted as part of the anti-terrorist security measures to protect Ireland's first Ikea store which opens in Belfast tomorrow.

With the threat from dissident republicans as high as at any time in some parts of Northern Ireland, there will be 45 additional closed circuit surveillance cameras operating at the massive development.

It is one of Ikea's flagship stores and a prime target for firebombers at Christmas.

Police, including an officer who specialises in anti-terrorist measures, have been involved in talks with senior management. Apart from Ikea's own in-house team, other security staff are also being employed.

Store manager Paul Reid (34) said: "We want to make sure we have high visibility... and safeguard ourselves against any potential happening."

Belfast Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers said: " It would be dreadful if any attempt was made to mount an attack, not just for Ikea, but for this city."

NiteLife: White's Tavern

Had a big night out? Click here to send your pics

In Pictures: Lingerie Super Bowl 2012

In Pictures: Lingerie Super Bowl 2012

Women: Can you flaunt too much?

Women: Can you flaunt too much?

Old School Pictures: Ian Paisley

Old School Pics: Girls Aloud Nadine Coyle

To launch gallery click image or select school below

Methodist College, Campbell College, Grosvenor,
Bangor Grammar, Dunlambert, St Augustine's,
St Dominic's, Royal Academy, Ballymena Academy

Teletoons by Stevie Lee

Teletoons by Stevie Lee

Follow us on Twitter

In Pictures: The Troubles

Titanic Gallery: First class bedroom

Titanic Gallery: exclusive collection

Out & About: Pizza Night

Out & About: Pizza Night

Columnist Comments

gail_walker

Gritty, moving and heroic...Billy plays captured life here

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ... Sunday's 30th anniversary screening of the seminal Too Late to Talk to Billy was riveting viewing. But it wasn't nostalgic viewing.
ed_curran

Parties need better defence in Stormont's game of two halves

Surprise, surprise. Peter Robinson has been to his first gaelic match, Martin McGuinness is heading for Windsor Park and the Ulster Unionists have scored another own goal.
nuala_mckeever

Why trying to go on a diet is never really a piece of cake

Some people make New Year’s resolutions, I make lists. Every new year I determine to keep track of everything I spend and everything I eat and drink.

frances_burscough

Scary movie? Their jaws were sore from laughing

Teenage boys love horror films and I have two who are in charge of the remote control in our house, so naturally there’s gore-a-plenty on the box most weekends. However, until recently one film was banned.

Just Born: Readers' Baby Pictures

Just Born: Readers' Baby Pictures

To send Us Your Baby snaps just Click here

Just Wed: Readers' Wedding Pictures

Just Born: Readers' Wedding Pictures

To send Us Your Wedding snaps just Click here

Latest Comments

Belfast Telegraph Home Delivery