What to do if 999 is busy"
As I was getting into bed the other night, my wife told me I had left the light on in the garage. She could see light coming through the bedroom window. As I got up to shut the curtain (rather than go outside to shut off the stupid light), I saw there were 2 guys taking things from my garage. I immediately called 999, but was told that they didn't have anyone "in the area at this time," but would send someone over as soon as possible. I said OK, hung up, and waited one minute. Then I called 999 again. I said, "I called you a minute ago because there was someone in my garage. Well, you don't have to worry about that now because I just shot them."
Within two minutes there were 3 ARV's in front of my house, The Police Helicopters above and the paramedics.
They immediately apprehended the burglars. However, the Police were
really mad & said "I thought you said you'd shot them!"
I replied, "I thought you said there was nobody available