A man was detained for driving under the influence after he crashed into an RCIPS Firearms Response Unit vehicle on Monday.
Police said the incident happened around 1:15am in West Bay.
A Firearms Response Unit vehicle was on patrol in West Bay in relation to the multiple firearm-related incidents over the weekend when it was rear-ended by another vehicle.
Police said the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a roadside breath test resulted in a reading of .233%, which is more than three times over the drink-drive limit of 0.07%, police said in a statement.
No injuries were reported.
However, police said, that the incident resulted in a “police vehicle on active duty during a significant crime event response being put out of service due to the actions of a drunk driver”.
Police have issued a reminder that it is every motorist’s responsibility to be fit to drive when they get behind the wheel.
“This incident demonstrates the impact poor driving behavior can have, not only on other road users, but also the wider community,” police said.
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When are we going to start putting our people over money and greed??