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01News|The police force purchases an oversized tactical bus and plans to serve three small windows before July 1 and can shoot tear gas

2022-01-14T13:53:07.666Z


The Police Force has been actively upgrading its equipment in recent years. According to sources, the new "plus-size" tactical bus purchased by the Police earlier for the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) has arrived in Po recently, and the vehicle only has a test license. It is understood


The Police Force has been actively upgrading its equipment in recent years.

According to sources, the new "plus-size" tactical bus purchased by the Police earlier for the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) has arrived in Po recently, and the vehicle only has a test license.

It is understood that the new tactical bus is produced by the car brand Heiji Benz. In addition to being more spacious and carrying more equipment, it will have opaque windows and three small windows for "emergency use", which can fire tear gas; and A number of surveillance cameras are installed on the roof, allowing a 360-degree view of the surrounding environment.


According to the source, the police have purchased a total of 50 units. Currently, two units have arrived first and are still in the experimental stage to collect opinions. It is hoped that they can be officially used before the 25th anniversary of the July 1st handover this year.


It is reported that the new car will be used as a tactical bus for the Police Tactical Unit (PTU), and adopts opaque windows, so that people outside cannot peep into the interior.

In the experimental phase can carry up to 20 people

"Hong Kong 01" obtained a batch of photos of new cars that have been circulating in the police force recently. The white body has a police logo in "drawing flowers", which is the size of a medium-sized tourist bus. The logo on the front shows the car brand Pingzhi.

According to the relevant photos, the new car only bears the test license plate commonly known as "T plate".

It is understood that the new car will be used by the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) as a tactical bus, mainly used to carry personnel. It is believed that it will help people in full attire to get on and off the car faster, and more equipment can be loaded at the rear of the car.

Set up multiple cameras to look around the small window and shoot tear gas for "emergency self-protection"

According to the source, there are three small windows in a row near the roof. It is believed that they can be used as windows for launching tear gas during "emergency self-protection".

The new car also has enhanced defense capabilities, with multiple surveillance cameras on the roof, allowing the driver to see the surrounding environment 360 degrees.

It is understood that the entire car uses opaque windows, similar to the Correctional Services Department's vehicle for escorting prisoners, and people outside cannot peep into the interior.

A full-length iron mesh has also been installed on the outside of the windows.

It is understood that the police have purchased a total of 50 "plus-size" tactical buses of this type, all of which are expected to be delivered to Hong Kong within this year. At present, two of them are arriving first, and they are in the experimental stage. The opinions of PTU personnel will be collected. , it is expected that it will gradually replace the carts of the current PTU team, and is expected to be officially used before the 25th anniversary of the July 1st return this year.

Active duty mobile unit (PTU) crew vehicle.

(file picture)

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Source: hk1

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