Special Tasks Battalion trains for controlling an aggressive crowd at a base in Kurzeme
The State Police Special Tasks Battalion has held tactical exercises at a military base in Kurzeme. The drills tested its readiness to put down mass disorder and to neutralise armed criminals.
The State Police Special Tasks Battalion has recently taken part in tactical exercises held at a military base in Kurzeme. Latvian Television reported on the drills.
The exercises were meant to test how ready the battalion is to act in two difficult situations. The first is putting down mass disorder, including controlling an aggressive crowd. The second is neutralising armed criminals.
The available information does not say how many officers took part, how long the exercises lasted or which specific scenarios were played out. It also does not name the base that was used.
