OMEGA (counterterrorism unit)

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.

For other uses, see Omega (disambiguation).
OMEGA official seal

References
  1. "Oh. My. Omega". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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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