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The origins of the special purpose law enforcement can be traced back to the armed formations of the
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The current institution was formed on 18 October 1991 and was known as the
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organization which has greater combat capability than the regular
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As of 2024, the service consists of the following units:
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2003 Lithuanian European Union membership referendum
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