The entire event was organized by Project 106 in close collaboration with the Moldovan authorities, specifically the Border Police, the National Agency for Public Health, the National Police, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, and the Customs Service.
The exercise began with a Lead-in Phase on the ISEM Institute's IT Tool, SIENA X, on September 23, simulating intelligence sharing across borders in the suspected smuggling of hazardous materials. This was followed by an in-room Table-top Exercise (TTX).
The Conduct Phase then moved operations into the field at the Ungheni Train Station on October 1 and 2.
- 1st Responders (Border Police & Customs) managed a simulated ricin release and sarin discovery, conducting evacuation, emergency decontamination, passenger screening, and suspect handling
- 2nd Responders (CP, HazMat/CBRN, medical & decon units) performed mass/technical/area decon, triage, treatment
- 2/3rd Responders (EOD, Recon & CSI) secured the site, gathered CBRN and traditional evidence, and preserved forensic integrity under hazardous conditions
All stages of the exercise were also streamed online via SIENA X, enabling remote monitoring and evaluation by European and international partners. The exercise tested both technical skills and multinational interoperability, with teams composed of experts from different countries. Despite language, cultural, and procedural differences, cooperation was seamless.
Project P106 is implemented by a consortium composed of GOPA PACE (Consortium Leader), ISEM Institute (Consortium Technical Co-Leader), the Belgian National Crisis Centre, the Uniwersytet 艁贸dzki, and supported by UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute.
The project is funded by the European Union.
Photos taken by: ISEM Institute