Thai and Chilean teams take part in UAE SWAT Challenge

  • Major Pussaraporn Chaikaew, head of the Royal Thai Police C women's team at the UAE Swat Challenge. All pictures by Pawan Singh / The National
    Major Pussaraporn Chaikaew, head of the Royal Thai Police C women's team at the UAE Swat Challenge. All pictures by Pawan Singh / The National
  • Members of the Royal Thai Police C womens team are put through their paces.
    Members of the Royal Thai Police C womens team are put through their paces.
  • The elite Chilean team prepare for action at the Dubai police training centre in Al Ruwayyah.
    The elite Chilean team prepare for action at the Dubai police training centre in Al Ruwayyah.
  • The Royal Thai Police C women's team engage in a feat of strength during the event.
    The Royal Thai Police C women's team engage in a feat of strength during the event.
  • The Chilean squad are one of five all-female teams in the annual competition.
    The Chilean squad are one of five all-female teams in the annual competition.

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