"hold-up squad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hold-up squads [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hold-up squad (plural hold-up squads)
  1. A subsection of a police department specializing in apprehending violent and dangerous suspects. Categories (topical): Law enforcement
    Sense id: en-hold-up_squad-en-noun-sw7ayGT- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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