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).

Organisation

The division is headquartered in Evita City and responds to high-risk and counterterrorist situations throughout

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, but primarily in the rural areas. They also provide limited dignitary protection for

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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

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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:

Organisation

Equipment

See also