Czech Republic to create 300-member strong ‘international’ police unit

The Czech Republic is to create a 300 or so member strong police unit to be used specifically on international missions, Interior Minister Milan Chovanec confirmed on Wednesday. The unit was initiated by the prime minister and police president, Mr Chovanec said. Members of the team will be officers with international experience and knowledge of several languages. Czech police have already been helping in Hungary and Slovenia.

Author: Jan Velinger