Difference between revisions of "Special Intervention Unit"
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| − | | caption = | + | | caption = The logo/shoulder patch of the Special Intervention Unit |
| − | | dates = | + | | dates = 1981-Present |
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| country = [[File:Flag of Narsora.jpg|25px|frameless]] [[Nation/Narsora|Narsora]] | | country = [[File:Flag of Narsora.jpg|25px|frameless]] [[Nation/Narsora|Narsora]] | ||
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| − | | allegiance = | + | | allegiance = [[Ministry of Interior (Narsora)|Ministry of Interior ]] |
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5#MP5K MP5K] {{wp|Germany}} -Submachine Gun <br> | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5#MP5K MP5K] {{wp|Germany}} -Submachine Gun <br> | ||
| − | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_UMP HK-UMP] {{wp|Germany}} - Submachine Gun <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_870 Remington Model 870] {{wp|United States}} - Shotgun <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelli_M4 Benelli M4] {{wp|Italy}} - Shotgun <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_UMP HK-UMP] {{wp|Germany}} - Submachine Gun <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_870 Remington Model 870] {{wp|United States}} - Shotgun <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelli_M4 Benelli M4] {{wp|Italy}} - Shotgun <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_SG_516 SIG SG 516] {{wp|Switzerland}}/{{wp|United States}} - Assault Rifle (Only used in certain situations) <br> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_shield Ballistic Shield] |
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 8 July 2016
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| Special Intervention Unit | |
|---|---|
 The logo/shoulder patch of the Special Intervention Unit | |
| Active |
1981-Present (35 Years) |
| Country |
 Narsora |
| Allegiance | Ministry of Interior |
| Type | Special Operations |
| Role | Counter-Terrorism, Hostage Rescue, VIP Protection, High-risk arrests |
| Size | Classified (Est.100-300 Operators) |
| Garrison/HQ | Ministry of Interior, Narsora City, Narsora |
| Nickname | "Black Wolves" |
| Engagements |
2015 Aṭavī Seige Operation Medidas |
| Commanders | |
| Director | Antón Vilaró |
The Special Intervention Unit abbreviated U.I.E (Spanish:Unidad de Intervención Especial) are the national counter-terrorism force of Narsora, under the command of the Ministry of Interior .
The Special Intervention Unit was formed in mid-2015 after an amalgamation of various counter-terrorism units of the National Police and Ministry of Interior.
Known Operations
On May 8, 2015 four militants affiliated with the FEMOINGOLS pro-independence group stormed a supermarket in Aṭavī, Narsora taking 13 hostages for two hours, until 12 members of the unit stormed the market killing three of the four militants and taking the fourth into custody.
In September 2015, the unit was involved in an anti-terror operation; Operation Medidas to arrest known and suspected members of the FEMOINGOLS militant group. The operation resulted in 25 arrests and 15 persons charged and was the second largest police operation in Narsoran history.
Equipment
MP5K Germany -Submachine Gun
HK-UMP Germany - Submachine Gun
Remington Model 870 United States - Shotgun
Benelli M4 Italy - Shotgun
SIG SG 516 Switzerland/United States - Assault Rifle (Only used in certain situations)
Ballistic Shield
Vehicles
- Unimog 5000 Germany - Armoured Personnel Carrier
- Toyota Land Cruiser Japan - Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV)
- Renault Sherpa 2 France - Armored Personell Carrier
- Chevrolet Tahoe United States - Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV)
