The Walled City Security Forces released figures today which showed a marked increase in incidents attended by the city’s Internal Security Team (IST). The IST is an elite unit which was only formed three years ago with the aim of providing an instant response to any acts of suspected terrorism within the city. The head of the Security Forces in the city, Commander Robert Lunn, expressed grave concern over this upward trend. When questioned by reporters about the possibility that the IST were perhaps being used in situations that didn’t require them, Commander Lunn responded by saying that “The IST is deployed as and when deemed necessary. We live in a dangerous society where extremist actions can come from many quarters.” IST attendance at incidents is up 17% on the same three-month period last year.