From Turks and Caicos Weekly News

THREE fully armoured four by four vehicles will allow police to patrol the Turks and Caicos Islands in complete safety.

The Land Rovers were purchased from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, where they were used to protect officers from bomb blasts and gunfire. 

They were handed over on July 19 after an 18 month purchase process, a press release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said.

Commissioner of Police James Smith the cars were purchased at a “very affordable price” with the assistance of the private sector.

He explained that armoured vehicles are needed in situations that have the potential to cause significant harm to the public or police officers.

“These vehicles can withstand the most serious weapons in this country,” the police chief said.

“They also have bomb blast protection and when you look at them you can see that they can go anywhere in any conditions.

“In some of our most challenging areas, our officers can now patrol with complete safety, in the event that someone fires a shot at them, they would be able to respond very effectively.”

All tactical officers will be trained to use the new armoured vehicles.

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