The Special Unit of the National Police Commissioner , usually called Víkingasveitin ( The Viking Squad or Viking Team ) , handles security of the state , anti / counter-terrorism projects , security of foreign dignitaries , as well supporting the police forces in the country when needed .
The Special Unit of the National Police Commissioner , usually called Víkingasveitin ( The Viking Squad or Viking Team ) , is similar to Germany 's GSG 9 and Britain 's SAS . 
 The unit handles security of the state , anti / counter-terrorism projects , security of foreign dignitaries , as well supporting the police forces in the country when needed .