Riyadh, Jumada I 15, 1438, Feb 12, 2017, SPA -- In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, the security forces are carrying out their 2nd joint tactical training exercise under the theme "Homeland 87". The three week drill will be carried out at Mohammed bin Naif Center for Special Operations and Developed Applications in Madinah with the participation of an elite of security men who represent all security sectors, as well as participants of specialists from technical, operational, administrative, media and security services in addition to government agencies supporting security missions. The tactical exercise aims to develop the capabilities of the security forces and their readiness to carry out their responsibilities and duties in maintaining security and stability of the kingdom and its gains, and protecting the security of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors from any threats and dangers. --SPA 12:59 LOCAL TIME 09:59 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w330450