National Intervention Unit
The South African Police Service National Intervention Unit (NIU) is part of the special operations element of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The National Intervention Unit is one of the SAPS' elite units. It was established during 2000 to address high-risk operations. The NIU provides operational support for the Special Task Force with counter terrorism and insurgency and hostage rescue.
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National Intervention Unit
The South African Police Service National Intervention Unit (NIU) is part of the special operations element of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The National Intervention Unit is one of the SAPS' elite units. It was established during 2000 to address high-risk operations. The NIU provides operational support for the Special Task Force with counter terrorism and insurgency and hostage rescue.
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The South African Police Servi ...... insurgency and hostage rescue.
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~ 280-330 operators
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Air assault
Close protection
Close-quarters combat
Counter-insurgency
Counter-terrorism
Direct action
Hostage rescue
Law enforcement
Medium and high-value target
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Under control of Division Operational Response Services
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South Africa
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Pretoria, Durban, Mthatha or Cape Town
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Stationed in
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NIU
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Brigadier ME Tsiloane
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~ 280-330 operators
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South African Police Service National Intervention Unit
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