Response capabilities of the counter-terrorism unit

Response capabilities of the counter-terrorism unit "OMEGA" strengthened with EU support

Ministry of the Interior

On August 31, the two-year State Police project No. VP/IDF/2024/3 "Strengthening the Response Capacity of the Counter-Terrorism Unit (Phase 1)" came to an end. The aim of the project was to strengthen the response capacity and practical capabilities of the State Police Counter-Terrorism Unit OMEGA, particularly by enhancing its logistical and material support in priority areas.

During the project, thanks to financial support from the European Union, specialized vehicles and additional equipment were acquired. In addition, special tactical training exercises were organized with the participation of local and international partners. The training provided an opportunity to improve the unit's professional and tactical skills, while the integration of partners' professional experience and knowledge into the training process made a significant contribution to enhancing the Unit's tactical capabilities.

Project No. VP/IDF/2024/3 "Strengthening the Response Capacity of the Counter-Terrorism Unit (Phase 1)" was implemented under the Internal Security Fund, for which the Ministry of the Interior is the managing authority in Latvia. The implementation period is from 01.08.2024 to 31.08.2026..

Read more HERE (in latvian).

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