Callum Devine wasn’t the only one to unveil a new car in time for the Donegal International Rally – the Gardai have a new machine too!
The Donegal Rally Ceremonial Start took place at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny between 1730hrs – 2100hrs on Thursday .
At the same time the launch of An Garda Síochána Operation NEXUS took place too.
Senior members of An Garda Síochána, Motorsport Ireland, Donegal Motor Club and Drivers/ Teams taking part in the rally attended the Ceremonial start and Drivers briefing
The ceremonial start marked the public unveling of one of the newest vehicles in the Garda Roads Policing Fleet.
This Volkswagen Golf 2.0litre, 295 bhp, 4wd car is a RESCUE car.
An Garda Síochána seized it during an operation that uncovered large volumes of illegal drugs and unexplained cash destined to cause harm in our society.
This patrol car is now used for road safety education to help keep people safe.
Cars bring great enjoyment and freedom to live our lives.
For safety reasons, there are regulations about what level of modifications can be made to cars beyond factory specifications.
So…..
An Garda Síochána is opening engagement with car enthusiasts, in particular young male drivers.
An Garda Síochána will carry out modifications to this car and we are looking for suggestions, as to what to do!
Any work carried out will be within legal limits.
n carrying out the modifications, An Garda Síochána will provide information on the modifications and what are the legal considerations. These information notes will be published on the Operation NEXUS webpage on the Garda website and can be accessed by scanning interactive QR codes on the car with any smartphone.
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