Grupo Alacrán
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The Grupo Alacrán (Scorpion Group) is a police tactical unit of the Argentine National Gendarmerie, often referred as the Equipo Antiterrorista de Gendarmería (Gendarmerie Counter-terrorism Team).
| Scorpion Group | |
|---|---|
| Grupo Alacrán (Spanish) | |
| Active | 1952–present |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Agency | Argentine National Gendarmerie |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Headquarters | Evita City |
History
The Grupo Alacrán was formed as the Escuadrón Alacrán (Scorpion Squadron) on 30 May 1986. It traces its origins to a unit of gendarmes who fought in the Falklands War using commando tactics.[1]
Organisation
The division is headquartered in Evita City and responds to high-risk and counterterrorist situations throughout Argentina, but primarily in the rural areas.
They also provide limited dignitary protection for government officials traveling in these areas. The members of this unit wear green berets with unit insignia.
Equipment
The basic gear for every Alacrán officer is a standard assault rifle or SMG and pistol. Alacrán Group would gain other weaponry including shotguns and sniper rifles depend on the situation encountered.
The following are the common weapons used by Alacrán Group:
See also
