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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ruks proposes to introduce drone buyer registration in Latvia

The chief of the Latvian State Police, Armands Ruks, suggests implementing a registration system for drone buyers to mitigate public and national security risks.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of Woman: Police Dig in Forest After Drone Indicates Possible Remains in Jacareí

Police in Jacareí, São Paulo, are conducting a dig in a forested area after drones indicated the potential presence of human remains related to a woman's disappearance three years ago.

Feb 25 • 16:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tamaulipas under fire: Attack on police with narco-drones leaves one injured

A series of violent confrontations in Tamaulipas has left one police officer injured and raised alarms due to escalating security issues.

Feb 25 • 07:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Drones instead of police patrols – order guards in Vilnius are implementing a new pilot project

Lithuanian police are conducting a pilot project utilizing drones in collaboration with Vilnius municipality to enhance law enforcement efficiency.

Feb 25 • 02:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Surprised drivers are photographing police drones, Canadian police are fining them for it

Canadian police are fining drivers who take photos of their drones while on patrol.

Feb 24 • 04:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Another Ontario police force is turning to drones for some 911 calls

The Durham Regional Police Service in Ontario has launched a pilot project deploying drones to assist with certain 911 calls, enhancing response capabilities and situational awareness.

Feb 23 • 19:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Vilnius, will there be no need to respond to events? The police have started a new experiment

The Vilnius police are piloting a project using drones to respond to incidents, potentially reducing the need for physical police presence.

Feb 23 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: PM drones record temperature of revelers and show heat map in post-carnival blocks in SP

The São Paulo Military Police is utilizing drones to monitor the body temperatures of revelers at post-carnival block parties, which aids in security and crowd management.

Feb 22 • 15:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Chinese tourists caught for illegal drone flying in Svolvær

Two Chinese tourists were apprehended by police in Svolvær, Norway, for flying drones in a no-fly zone.

Feb 21 • 00:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Drones Seized in Svolvær

The police in Nordland have seized two drones in Svolvær operated by Chinese tourists who were flying them within a no-fly zone.

Feb 20 • 23:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Tourists' drones confiscated in Svolvær

Two Chinese tourists had their drones confiscated in Svolvær for flying within a no-fly zone.

Feb 20 • 23:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The purchase of drones that never arrived is being investigated by the police. The company took millions and went bankrupt

The Czech police are investigating a case involving a company that took millions from customers for drones that were never delivered, leading to its bankruptcy.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Arrest Warrant Requested for 30-Year-Old Graduate Student Involved in North Korean Drone Incident: Military and Police TF Warns of Public Danger

An arrest warrant has been requested for a 30-year-old graduate student who sent drones to North Korea, igniting tensions and posing a danger to the public, according to the joint military-police task force investigating the incident.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police drones 'not about surveillance' over troubled town

Police authorities in Moree, NSW, have clarified that drones currently being deployed are not intended for surveillance but to enhance community safety and assist ground operations in emergency situations.

Feb 19 • 03:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves

The Metropolitan police in London are utilizing drones and ebikes in their efforts to combat youth-driven smartphone thefts, which have become increasingly organized and incentivized through social media.

Feb 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who are the illegal drones flying over Jewar Airport for 3 days? Security agencies on alert

Authorities in Jewar, India, are on high alert after reports of illegal drones flying over the construction site of the Noida International Airport, prompting a police investigation into the matter.

Feb 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police using drones to catch phone thieves

The Metropolitan Police in London have arrested over 200 individuals in a recent crackdown on phone theft, employing advanced technologies like drones and facial recognition to aid their efforts.

Feb 16 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: Civil police in costumes, drones and PM cameras helped arrest over 30 crime suspects in SP

During the Carnival festivities in São Paulo, over 30 suspects were arrested with the help of disguised civil police, drones, and real-time monitoring cameras.

Feb 15 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police recover stolen bicycle in Cabo Frio with help from drones and facial recognition

The Civil Police used drones and facial recognition technology to identify the thief and recover a stolen bicycle belonging to a municipal worker in Cabo Frio.

Feb 4 • 17:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Search continues for 70-year-old in Heraklion

The search for a 70-year-old man in Heraklion involves police, fire services, drones, specially trained dogs, and volunteers.

Jan 16 • 17:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Aggressions, burglaries, scams... The battle plan of the new police prefect to "stem" delinquency in Paris

The new police prefect of Paris, Patrice Faure, outlines a strategy to combat crime using a workforce of 43,000 agents and modern technology including drones, AI, and smart cameras.

Jan 13 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Search for a person near Sjáland

Police are conducting a search for a person in the vicinity of Sjáland in Garðabær this evening, with ongoing operations involving patrol cars and drones seen in the area.

Jan 8 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Drones and mounted police will monitor the most 'eco' parade with sugar-free candies for 200,000 children

Madrid is set to host its most eco-friendly parade in history, expecting over 200,000 children to attend for the event featuring sugar-free candies and giant eco floats.

Jan 5 • 02:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Drone show in Budva ended in chaos, Croatian company announced: 'We were sabotaged. We were unwanted from the moment we entered the country'

The New Year's Eve drone show in Budva failed dramatically as many drones fell into the sea and onto the ground, leading to chaos among the audience while the police confirmed they are investigating the incident.

Jan 2 • 16:19 UTC

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