The Special Forces Police Brigade "Fulger" () is a specialized police unit of the General Police Inspectorate.
It is considered to be one of the most combat-ready units in Moldova. It is based in Chișinău. It is heavily involved in the fight against crime and terrorism as well as hostage rescue missions.
History It was created by decree of the Government of Moldova on the basis of the Chișinău OPON of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic on 5 December 1991. From 1991 to 1992, the unit took an active part in the Transnistrian conflict, for which it was awarded a battle banner in 1992.
Awards
Order of Ștefan cel Mare (awarded on 5 December 2011)Указ Президента Республики Молдова от 5 декабря 2011 года № 385 «О награждении Бригады полиции особого назначения «Fulger» Министерства внутренних дел орденом «Ştefan cel Mare»
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