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Behind the scenes: What it takes to put down a prison riot

Tactical gear, on-site intelligence and coordination with ground commanders all play a part

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It took an elite tactical team just 30 seconds to quell the prison "riot".
Despite how little time it took to restore order, a lot of coordination went into ensuring the success of the mission.
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