Migrant crossings: No 10 policy chiefs explored using powerful sonic weapons to halt journeys across the English Channel

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Long-Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD) are already installed on two Border Force vessels. They were purchased by the Ministry of Defence for use as loud-speakers during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Downing Street policy experts called for them to be used as sound cannons which emit loud, high-frequency noise.

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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