| 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 |
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. 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 Kishinev 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)
References
- "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»