A military-spec armoured Land Rover which cost Guernsey Police nearly £200,000 in 2012 has not been used once in the 11 years since.
Bailiwick Law Enforcement says it is designed to be used in "high-risk" situations involving armed criminals.Just one of those involved an armed suspect, who was carrying an air rifle.Guernsey Police has defended the decision to purchase the vehicle more than a decade ago even though it is yet to be used.In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said: "The armoured landrover cost approximately £180,000 when it was originally purchased.
"Annually, it costs about £50 a year for mechanical parts and £140 a year of labour time and fuel. The armour must be recertified once every 10 years for a small cost." It went on to say while the Land Rover "has not been used for its primary role" since it was purchased, it remains a "very valuable tool" for the force.
"If a scenario ever does arise where it is used if it just saves one life, it will have been more than worth the cost", the statement read. Want to find out more about the stories making the headlines? Don't miss Channelcast - the Channel Islands current affairs podcast brought to you by ITV News:
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