Police install drone radar at Leipzig/Halle airport after explosive drone was found

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Police are installing a new radar system at Leipzig/Halle airport to detect drones at greater distances after an explosive-laden drone was found. The drone, rigged with explosives and a detonator, was discovered near Ukrainian transport planes and brought down by an employee. A plane also collided with an unknown object, possibly a second drone; prosecutors are investigating attempted explosives and air-traffic interference. The incident occurred recently. Germany's federal prosecutor has taken over, citing suspected attempted explosives and dangerous interference with aviation.


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