ratsiooni
Ratsioon is a term used in Estonian to describe a rapid, coordinated enforcement operation conducted by law enforcement authorities to locate, seize, or arrest targets suspected of illegal activity. A ratsioon typically combines elements of search, seizure, and sometimes apprehension, and is designed to be carried out quickly to maximize effectiveness and minimize escape opportunities. The operation may target contraband, illegal drugs, weapons, smuggling networks, or persons sought for arrest. It can be planned at a unit level and carried out with covert or overt methods, depending on the circumstances and legal framework.
Etymology and usage: The word resembles the French razzia or the English razzias and other European terms
Legal framework and procedures: In most jurisdictions, a ratsioon requires a legal basis such as a search
Context and impact: Razias are used by authorities to disrupt criminal networks and recover illicit materials,
See also: razzia, police raid, search warrant, anti-smuggling operation, law enforcement.