Chilean police in Coquimbo receive new helicopter to boost operations

The Coquimbo regional government has officially handed over a new Airbus H135 helicopter to the Carabineros, Chile's national police force. The acquisition, representing an investment of 9.3 billion pesos, aims to significantly bolster the region's operational capacity, improve emergency response times, and enhance community safety.

The state-of-the-art twin-engine aircraft was formally put into service on Friday during a ceremony attended by hundreds of people at the Mall Plaza La Serena. The helicopter, designated C-33, underwent a traditional water cannon salute from the Fire Department during its official "baptism."

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corresponds to the project to replace the multipurpose helicopter of the Air Section of the IV Zone of Carabineros, allowing the replacement of an aircraft dating from 1995 that in recent years presented significant operational limitations due to its age

This new helicopter is part of a project to replace an aging multipurpose aircraft from the Carabineros' Air Section in the IV Zone. The previous helicopter, dating back to 1995, had faced considerable operational limitations due to its age and was in need of replacement.

Captain Jonatan Muñoz, the helicopter's pilot, highlighted its specialized equipment for search and rescue operations. The aircraft is equipped with advanced features, including a powerful searchlight and enhanced operational capabilities, which will provide crucial support to deployed units throughout the Coquimbo region.

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search and rescue equipment, a searchlight, and operational capabilities that will allow support for deployed units throughout the region