Cops are using a seized, soup-ed VW Golf as a police car to stop boy-racers.
The sporty hatchback has a 2.0 litre, 295 bhp engine.
It was commandeered by police in a drug swoop.
Officers have now made it look like a marked police car in Dublin, Ireland, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
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A Garda spokesperson said: “Take a look at one of the newest vehicles in our Garda Roads Policing Fleet.
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“We seized this Volkswagen Golf 2.0litre, 295 bhp, 4wd car during an operation along with large quantities of illegal drugs and cash that was the proceeds of crime.”
They added: “We’ve decided to put the car to much better use.
“And have spruced it up to help support our work in educating car enthusiasts about road safety.
Local, Vincent Ward said: “This is a terrific example of putting seized assets towards a greater good.”
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Fred Coloe added: “Lovely. Great idea to repurpose confiscated vehicles.”
Another said: “That’s great. Nice way to make use of seized cars.”
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