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that specialized in capture high-value target, counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, engaging heavily armed criminals, high-risk law enforcement situations, hostage rescue, operating in difficult to access and dangerous areas, protecting important government areas in times of social turmoil, special
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The unit had been created in 1973 with provisional units before it was fully established in 1974 by Ernst Fabian with 30 men initially under the unit, being involved in the security of the
Leipzig Fair. The unit was also armed with West German-made small arms and equipment. After DIX was created,
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