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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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In a twist on the great circle of life, a motorist has his Porsche 911 searched during a traffic stop by Hoover, Alabama police, and they find 10 kilos of cocaine in two hidden compartments. The case traipses through the court system for over a year, the bad guy goes away, and the car is handed over to the police department. The police then take their new 911 to the paint shop, have it dressed in department colors, throw on a wing, light bar, and rear window lights. Voila. A car donated by a criminal now meant to deter – and perhaps catch – other criminals.

Beyond the blue and silver paint job, the car's other decals read "Seized" and "911 Never Forget." The police chief said the car is planned for publicity rounds, to help kids understand what can happen to them if they go for fast money. But if you're an adult, you might want to scratch Hoover off of your "Place to get in a car chase" list...








 
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Just how seriously coked out are you if you retrofit lobster forks on your 996 . . .
 
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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That's pretty sweet. Our Sheriff's office here does similar. In the 90s they had all manner of 5.0 Mustangs running around from seizures, and at one point even had a fully tubbed/caged big block 69 Vette painted in D.A.R.E. livery that they took around to public events.

Wasn't there a PD in Texas that had a Countach a while back?
 
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Been to that dealer before..

Nice.
 
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In a twist on the great circle of life, a motorist has his Porsche 911 searched during a traffic stop by Hoover, Alabama police, and they find 10 kilos of cocaine in two hidden compartments. The case traipses through the court system for over a year, the bad guy goes away, and the car is handed over to the police department. The police then take their new 911 to the paint shop, have it dressed in department colors, throw on a wing, light bar, and rear window lights. Voila. A car donated by a criminal now meant to deter – and perhaps catch – other criminals.

Beyond the blue and silver paint job, the car's other decals read "Seized" and "911 Never Forget." The police chief said the car is planned for publicity rounds, to help kids understand what can happen to them if they go for fast money. But if you're an adult, you might want to scratch Hoover off of your "Place to get in a car chase" list...
Ahem...

 
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Just how seriously coked out are you if you retrofit lobster forks on your 996 . . .
 
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Epic failure. This is how it should be done.
 
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Ahem...

Would be great fun on speed chases!!
 
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Actually, that Swedish police car was purchased by the police (not seized) and they used it for everyday duty. Pretty cool if you ask me.
 
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Actually, that Swedish police car was purchased by the police (not seized) and they used it for everyday duty. Pretty cool if you ask me.
Wasn't it a 912 though? I run faster than 912s.
 



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