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A drone sighting closes a popular Spanish airport for 2 hours
The closure halted arrivals and departures for several hours, diverting at least six flights and highlighting growing concerns over drone threats to airport safety.
- Alicante-Elche Airport was closed due to reported drones, causing significant flight disruptions for passengers traveling from the UK.
- Authorities have confirmed at least nine planes were diverted, and arrivals and departures were suspended for safety reasons.
- The Civil Guard has launched an investigation into the drone activity near the airport, which is illegal and can result in fines of up to €225,000 according to Spanish law.
- Police sent a specialist aerial unit to locate the drones, which were believed to be in the Torrellano area.
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