OMEGA (counterterrorism unit)

OMEGA official seal

OMEGA (Latvian: Pretterorisma vienība "Omega") is the premier counter-terrorism and hostage response unit of Latvia which is a component of the State Police of Latvia.^[1] Founded in 1992, OMEGA cooperates with many other counter-terrorism units over the world.^[2] Its equipment and weaponry includes the Heckler & Koch MP5, the HK G36C and the Walther P99.

References[]

^ "Oh. My. Omega". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
^ "With help from Omega counter-terrorism unit, State Police rescues a hostage held captive on a yacht". Baltic News Network - News from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia. 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2021-07-16.

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[1] "Oh. My. Omega". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-16.

[2] "With help from Omega counter-terrorism unit, State Police rescues a hostage held captive on a yacht". Baltic News Network - News from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia. 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2021-07-16.

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