British mandatory authorities decreed that the illegal wearing of police uniforms will be punished henceforth by prison terms ranging up to life sentences. The drastic step was taken to stop the continued use by Arab terrorists of police uniforms which made it impossible for them to penetrate various buildings with ease.
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