Monday, 6 January 2014 - 04:36
Curaçao deploys drones against robberies
Curaçao will have access to a Dutch unmanned aircraft in the coming months to address a wave of raids. The Ministry of Defense is sending the "Raven" at the request of the Justice department on the island.The drone weighs a little over 4.4 pounds and is equipped with a camera. The device must detect and track robbers.
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en.wikipedia The number of robberies has increased, according to the Public Prosecution Service of Curaçao. The crime rate peaks every year between December and March, when the island is busier due to holidays such as New Year and Carnival. Curaçao requested the drone to prevent the crime rate from spiking again. The Dutch Ministry of Defense also sent people to operate the drone. The "Raven" will be used until at least late March, after which an evaluation will need to show whether the "mission" will need to be extended. The island has been struggling with a rising crime rate. Late last year Minister of Justice, Navarro, announced he wanted to enlist the help of the Netherlands more frequently.
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en.wikipedia The number of robberies has increased, according to the Public Prosecution Service of Curaçao. The crime rate peaks every year between December and March, when the island is busier due to holidays such as New Year and Carnival. Curaçao requested the drone to prevent the crime rate from spiking again. The Dutch Ministry of Defense also sent people to operate the drone. The "Raven" will be used until at least late March, after which an evaluation will need to show whether the "mission" will need to be extended. The island has been struggling with a rising crime rate. Late last year Minister of Justice, Navarro, announced he wanted to enlist the help of the Netherlands more frequently.
