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Italian police get a Wrangler for beach patrol

Italy’s Carabinieri has an impressive fleet to of vehicles to keep up with speeding locals, including an Alfa Giulia QV and a Lotus Evora.

Italian police get a Wrangler for beach patrol
Italian police get a Wrangler for beach patrol — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Italy’s Carabinieri has an impressive fleet to of vehicles to keep up with speeding locals, including an Alfa Giulia QV and a Lotus Evora.

But they never had a car to use when chasing after miscreants on the beach.

The CEO of Fiat Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, recently changed that after donating a modified Jeep Wrangler to the cause.

This particular Wrangler will roam the beaches of Romagna. It will keep a close eye on tourists and residents.

Apart from the police livery, the Wrangler also features a lift kit, 17-inch alloys and 32-inch all-terrain tyres.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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