The force said the items had been introduced over the past few months, and a vehicle stuffed with the old armour had been “deployed for casualty evacuation before and after a drone attack”.
“This equipment still retains protective and operational value and is now supporting police officers, firefighters, paramedics and volunteers responding to emergencies in war zones,” it added.
Other donated items included thermal clothing, first aid kits, footwear and rubber boots to reduce cases of trench foot.
Hand sanitiser was also being repurposed into candles to provide heat and light, and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN) equipment was offering protection against chemical irritants.
