| Special Forces Brigade "Fulger" | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1991 |
| Country |  Moldavian SSR Moldova |
| Part of | General Police Inspectorate |
| Nickname(s) | BPDS |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours |  |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Ion Bucliș[1] |
The Special Forces Police Brigade "Fulger" (Romanian: Brigada de poliție cu destinație specială (BPDS) «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.[2][3] It is based in Chișinău.[4] It is heavily involved in the fight against crime and terrorism as well as hostage rescue missions.[5]
History[edit]
It was created by decree of the Government of Moldova on the basis of the Kishinev OPON of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic on 5 December 1991.[6] From 1991 to 1992, the unit took an active part in the Transnistrian conflict, for which it was awarded a battle banner in 1992.[7]
Awards[edit]
- Order of Ștefan cel Mare (awarded on 5 December 2011)[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Poliția Republicii Moldova".
- ^ "Обращение по случаю 28-летия создания Бригады спецназа "FULGER"". www.president.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Битва за Приднестровье: 25 лет спустя" (in Russian). crimea.mk.ru. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Contacte Brigada de poliție cu destinație specială "Fulger"". politia.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "informații despre BPDS Fulger". politia.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "BPDS "Fulger" - de 27 de ani la straja securității naționale | Ministerul Afacerilor Interne". mai.gov.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "25 лет исполняется сегодня со дня основания бригады специального назначения Fulger" (in Russian). Point.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ Указ Президента Республики Молдова от 5 декабря 2011 года № 385 «О награждении Бригады полиции особого назначения «Fulger» Министерства внутренних дел орденом «Ştefan cel Mare»