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Grupo Albatros

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Albatross Group
Grupo Albatros
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionArgentine
General nature
Specialist jurisdictions
  • Counter terrorism, special weapons operations. Protection of internationally protected persons, other very important persons, and/or of state property of significance.
  • Coastal patrol, marine border protection, marine search and rescue.
Operational structure
Parent agencyPrefectura Naval Argentina

The Grupo Albatros (Albatross Group) is a special operations service of the Prefectura Naval Argentina. Located in the province of Buenos Aires, it conducts river and maritime operations in the lakes and rivers and anything close to the coast line. In addition to Counter-Terrorist missions, they handle search and rescue and criminal responses. The Albatros group uses specialized weapons and gear such as the Beretta 92 pistol, SIG SG550, IWI X95, FN FAL assault rifles, Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun, Franchi SPAS-15 combat shotgun and the SIG Sauer SSG 3000 sniper rifle.

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