UK govt deploys detection system to combat drone threats

The United Kingdom has decided to put a detection system in place to combat the threats of drones following the Gatwick Airport incident in London.

Security minister Ben Wallace said those who use drones “either recklessly or for criminal purposes” could expect “the most severe sentence”.

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It comes after the couple arrested and released without charge over the chaos at Gatwick said they felt “violated”.

About 1,000 flights were affected during 36 hours of chaos at Gatwick airport last week.

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