Shqiponjat (police unit)
| Team Eagle Skuadra Shqiponjat | |
|---|---|
 Official Patch | |
| Common name | Shqiponjat |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 15 May, 2013 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | Albania |
| Operations jurisdiction | Albania |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
| Governing body | Albanian State Police |
| General nature | |
The Eagles (Albanian: Shqiponjat) also known as Team Eagles (Skuadra Shqiponjat) is a quick intervention unit of the Albanian State Police. They are the most specialized quick intervention unit after RENEA and FNSH.[1] The Eagles were created in 2006 by the idea and the direct support of Mr. Muhamet Rrumbullaku (Police Director of Tirana at the time) disbanded in 2013 but were quickly reinstated in 2014.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Oktapod – Nje nate me "Shqiponjat" – 25 Shtator 2015 | Vizion Plus TV Albania". vizionplus.al. Archived from the original on 2015-09-30.
- ^ "Rikthehen "Shqiponjat", hiqet bluja nga mjetet e Policisë".
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