Grupo Alacrán
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| Grupo Alacrán | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1952-present |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Branch | Gendarmería Nacional Argentina |
| Role | Special Forces |
| Size | Brigade |
The Grupo Alacrán (Scorpion Group) is a special operations service of the Argentine National Gendarmerie, often referred as the Equipo Antiterrorista de Gendarmería (Gendarmerie Counter-terrorism Team). 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.
See also
- Albatross Group
- Hawk Special Operations Brigade
- Federal Special Operations Group
- Special Operations Troops Company
- Argentine Federal Police
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