The Vitebsk OMON celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Department of Internal Affairs of the Regional Executive Committee.
The head of the Vitebsk police, Major General Andrey Lyubimov, congratulated the attendees on the significant date, expressed gratitude for their responsible attitude to service and impeccable execution of orders, and presented awards and commendations to the OMON officers for their significant achievements in service activities.
Speaking to the attendees, the head of the Internal Affairs Directorate emphasized that the Vitebsk OMON unit had repeatedly been involved in complex raids and massive operations to neutralize and detain armed criminals, operational and preventive measures in large cities, and the conduct of other large-scale events, and its officers had successfully coped with every task.
– On November 22, 1988, the first special-purpose police detachment was created in Minsk, followed by units in other regions of Belarus, and in particular, in Vitebsk. Today, no dangerous detention or major socio-political event takes place without your participation; you protect peace in our region and in the country. The residents of the Vitebsk region can be sure that the officers of the special-purpose detachment will always come to the rescue in a difficult moment, – noted Andrey Lyubimov.
Special gratitude was extended to the veterans who were at the origins of the Vitebsk OMON. The head of the Internal Affairs Directorate stressed that their experience, accumulated over the years, the spirit of collectivism, and the concepts of honor and courage are a worthy example for the younger generation of officers.
OMON Commander, Police Colonel Dmitry Antonenko congratulated the unit personnel on the unit's formation day, thanked his subordinates for their service, and the Head of the Internal Affairs Directorate for his help and constant support in solving service tasks, after which he solemnly presented him with the uniform of a special purpose unit fighter.
– I am confident that together we will cope with any difficulties and challenges, and protect our country and citizens from any threats, – concluded Andrey Lyubimov at the end of the event.