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Patrol Police Department’s fleet renewed with nearly 300 new vehicles

Photo: Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia on Friday said that the fleet of the Patrol Police Department has been renewed with nearly 300 new vehicles.

The vehicles have been distributed across Tbilisi and the country’s regions.

The new fleet includes both passenger cars and off-road vehicles designed for high-mountain areas, as well as environmentally friendly hybrid models.

The new vehicles will help further improve the efficiency of police operations and enhance public safety.

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