Operation Wreck the Joint: ‘Drunk soldier steals 15-ton Bulldog tank before smashing up civilian cars in £100,000 joyride’
A soldier allegedly stole a 15-tonne Bulldog armoured vehicle while drunk and drove it through civilian areas, damaging several cars during what was described as a £100,000 joyride. The incident highlights serious concerns over military vehicle security and the danger posed to the public when heavy equipment is misused.
The episode was reportedly known as “Operation Wreck the Joint” and involved the vehicle being taken without authorisation before it collided with parked civilian cars. The estimated cost includes damage to vehicles and the armoured carrier, though the article’s headline presents the account in dramatic terms.
- Drunk soldier allegedly stole and drove a Bulldog armoured vehicle.
- Civilian cars were damaged during the reported joyride.
- Total losses were estimated at about £100,000.