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Guns, drugs, explosives, and poisonous and radioactive* materials will be banned from Beijing’s Olympic venues*, a security official said last week.

Animals, drinks, radio equipment, banners and oversized flags will also be prohibited, but guide dogs and small flags on poles shorter than one meter will be allowed, Zhu Yijun, from the Beijing Olympic security command center, said at a press conference to announce the new security regulation.

Drinks are banned to remove the risk of spectators* throwing containers, while radio equipment makes the no-go list as it could disturb TV broadcasts and the operation of security equipment.

Banners and oversized flags were not allowed because they could block people’s view of events, Zhu said, adding that the Olympic Charter already bans any form of political, religious or racial propaganda* at venues.

Liu Shaowu, director of the security division of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, said the rules were in line with those introduced at previous Olympics.

“All people and vehicles will have to go through security checks before entering venues,” Liu said.

“If everything is okay, a person can pass through a standard security check in about five seconds.”

Liu also urged spectators to leave their bags at home.

“The venues will provide all kinds of services. There’s no need for people to bring too many things.”