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‘High-spec’ car seized by Garda has new life as ‘operational vehicle’ at motor rallies

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The car was seized during an operation that uncovered large volumes of illegal drugs and unexplained cash. Photograph: An Garda Síochánahas introduced a new vehicle as part of its roads policing fleet, a Volkswagen Golf that is being used by the force to promote

“It wasn’t a traditional car that we would buy, it’s a more high-spec model so it aligned. Other police forces have done similar,” said Supt Geraghty.The patrol car will be used for road safety education and its unveiling coincides with the Donegal International Rally which takes place this weekend from June 21st to 23rd.The car is being used as part of new garda initiative.

The car is moving to different locations around Donegal across the weekend where it has generated some attention already.

 

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