Hong Kong police become robocops

Hong Kong law enforcement officials provided new outfits. Now they are reminiscent of robotic cops from the famous Hollywood movie.

More than 500 sets of special uniforms, which can protect police from sharp objects, flammable substances and firearms, were purchased for the Hong Kong police. According to the press service of the department, it is reliable and light. This is very important in connection with the ongoing riots in the country.

According to the press, the equipment was delivered from mainland China. Although previously it was supplied from the UK and France. These countries have stopped supplying tear gas and other crowd control equipment. They referred to the excessive brutality of the Hong Kong police.

The equipment manufacturer is Guangzhou Weifu Science & Technology Development, which is based in Guangzhou. It also exports protective equipment to other countries, including Israel, Iraq, Morocco and Jordan.

The cost of one set varies from $ 420 to $ 670. It consists of special protective elements for arms and legs, chest and back, head. The design is very reminiscent of the equipment of the main cinematic robot robot.

Recall, the film "RoboCop" was released in 1987 and talks about the work of a cyborg cop in the city of the future.