Ridiculous! British Soldier Turns Armored Vehicle into a "Bumper Car" After Drinking

Source: Global Times
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According to British media reports, recently, two soldiers from Swindon Barracks in Wiltshire, England, stole an armored vehicle and drove it out of the camp while intoxicated, crashing into multiple civilian cars.

It is reported that these two soldiers had been out drinking and returned to the camp around 1 a.m. to steal a "Bulldog" armored vehicle, causing damage to several civilian vehicles along the way, with economic losses amounting to £100,000, equivalent to over 900,000 yuan.

The British Army stated that the two soldiers have been arrested following the incident, and an investigation is still ongoing.

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Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
2 soldiers, 1 armored vehicle
Activity
stole and drove an armored vehicle, causing damage to civilian cars
Location
Swindon · Wiltshire · United Kingdom
Unit
British Army
Time
around 1 AM
Equipment
Armored vehicleBulldog vehicle
Summary

Two British soldiers stole a Bulldog armored vehicle from Swindon military camp around 1 AM after drinking alcohol, causing damage to several civilian cars worth £100,000. The soldiers have been arrested, and an investigation is currently underway.

Key Facts
  • Two British soldiers stole an armored vehicle after drinking alcohol.
  • The incident occurred at Swindon military camp.
  • They caused damage to multiple civilian vehicles worth £100,000.
  • The soldiers have been arrested and an investigation is ongoing.
  • The vehicle involved was a Bulldog armored vehicle.