I have noticed over the past year or so an ever increasing number of undercover police cars in London (when I say notice it is that they have got their blues and twos on). Is there a reason for this other than terroism?
They have a wide selection of cars, Fords, Vauxhalls, BMWs, Subaru. Was surprised to see a 330d Touring as an undercover car though.
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What was wrong with giving each of them a pushbike and some bike clips!
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I'd swear that I saw a Jaguar S-type today that had hidden 'blues' in the radiator grille. It was in Chorley, so if anybody from Lancashire Police can confirm or deny... (some hope!)
Cheers
Rob
"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast."
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Funnily enough, I'd never seen one in the charming suburban pleasuredome that is Orpington - until yesterday. No idea what car type it was though. Well it was black, and square-looking.
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HF - don't tell me you classify cars by colour rather than make? I had such a high opinion of you up until now ;-)!
Cheers
Rob
"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast."
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Oh how little you know of me! I think I did pretty well to notice the colour. Best that you never need a witness to a car crime/offence in the Orpington area, I suppose.
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Maybe its the men in black
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My local plod all drive around in Mercs. The regular traffic guys all have C Class deisels and the unmarked cars are dark blue E class.
Must be nice.....
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I always thought what a waste of money it was for the police to have such expensive vehicles but I presume that it makes financial sense what with resale values, less breakdowns etc etc.
Maybe it also saves them money with less sick leave as I believe that the average policeman (if there is one) has about 10 days a year sick leave
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