The Stroke wrote: >The harpoon is attached to the front of the patrol cars, tucked in just >above the bumper. An electric motor swings it into position and the harpoon >is then rammed into the pursued vehicle. A speed of only two to three kmph >above that of the other vehicle is sufficient to implant the device. Ha Ha, Yes, That's all true! I saw a report in the Finish TV late November last year. I don't understand a word but the pictures are looking strange like a bad criminal story. I couldn't believe that this is true, but it is. Oh, the Finn's have to deal with a lot of cars stolen in Europe and passing Finland on their way to Russia. Helmut '80 Camper
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