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Big brother is watching: Police bust an alleged drug deal in China using a drone

Welcome to the November issue of DPA! I read an interesting story a few weeks ago. Regional media reported that police used a drone to capture footage of an alleged drug deal taking place in the southern city of Guilin.

02/11/2020 12:24:38

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In a video shared with state broadcaster CCTV, police were depicted following a suspected drug dealer into an abandoned brick factory. It showed suspects exchanging
what the police have said were illegal drugs and money.

The drone operation was live streamed to nearby officers on the ground, who then moved in to
arrest four people.
Reactions on the Chinese social media platform Weibo were largely positive and praised the police for using such advanced technology.

The use of
drone technology has really taken off in the UK (excuse the pun). The West Midlands police force is using drones to target criminals. Fitted with the latest
high definition cameras and thermal imaging technology, the drones are designed to help the police cover more ground on their patrols.

Read the full article in the November issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.