SA’s Special Task Force ranks amongst the top 10 best international SWAT teams

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has congratulated the Special Task Force (STF) Unit for ranking ninth at the recent UAE SWAT Challenge.

This was after the SAPS STF took part in the annual five-day UAE SWAT Challenge that featured 55 law enforcement agency teams from across the world.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the challenge assesses the tactical acumen, mental focus, and physical endurance of law enforcement agencies.

“It has been designed to promote the exchange of knowledge, expertise and to strengthen partnerships to make communities safe.”

South Africa ranked 13th in 2022, in which the team collected 82 points.

The team’s commander Major General Nonhlanhla Zulu lauded the performance of the team.

The country beat both Kenya and Libya.  

"We are happy to be back to continue to deal decisively with serious and violent crime in our country."

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