Weapons and Equipment
Due to their multiple roles of acting as a tactical armed response to armed criminals, counter-terrorism duties, and riot policing duties, the SPUs employ a wide array of weapons and equipment. Their accessibility to advanced equipment is varied from province to province, however if needed they can call for assistance from the national SWAT team, or from the People's Liberation Army garrisons.
The unit is armed with a variety of domestically manufactured weapons such as Type 85 sub-machine guns and QSZ-92 pistols, and if the situation calls for it, they also have access to assault rifles such as the QBZ-95 and the Type 81. Contrary to popular belief, they are also known to have used Western weapons and equipment to suit their needs.
They may also employ other special equipment, such battering rams for the forced opening of locked doors and specialist vehicles, amongst others.
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