City Council approves $1.2M for CMPD undercover vehicles

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will soon be getting new undercover vehicles.

The Charlotte City Council approved spending $1.2 million to lease 53 vehicles during a meeting Monday evening.

City leaders said they will primarily be used by CMPD’s vice, narcotics, and gang units.

The makes and models will vary based on the need.

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