This is the 18203rd most frequent Korean word.
순찰차에
"순찰차에" translates to "in the patrol car" in English.
In this sentence, "순찰차에" refers to the location where an action ('checking the equipment') is taking place, namely 'in the patrol car.'
경찰은 순찰차에 장비를 확인하고 있었다.
The police were checking the equipment in the patrol car.
Here, "순찰차에" is used to indicate the place where the thief is located ('in the patrol car') during the action of being questioned.
도둑은 순찰차에 갇혀 조사를 받았다.
The thief was confined in the patrol car for questioning.
In this context, "순찰차에" signifies the location of the officer ('in the patrol car') as they perform the action of writing a report.