Moscow police tighten security after Vladikavkaz bombing

MOSCOW. Sept 9 (Interfax) - Police are bolstering security in Moscow in wake of the deadly car bomb attack in the Russian southern city of Vladikavkaz, Moscow police spokeswoman Zhanna Ozhimina told Interfax.

"In connection with the Vladikavkaz terror attack, Moscow police chief Vladimir Kolokoltsev instructed district police heads to brief officers to be more vigilant, and to concentrate on instructions issued by the Interior Ministry and the National Anti-Terror Committee," Ozhimina said.

Road traffic police have been told to remain alert over suspicious vehicles entering Moscow, especially motor vehicles with North Caucasus number plates, she said.

However, the working day for officers will not be extended to 12 hours, and extra officers have not been called in, Ozhimina added.

Muscovites have been urged to call the police if they see any suspicious objects or suspicious behavior, she said.