German police to be given power to shoot down drones

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German police will soon have the power to shoot down drones, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced Wednesday, following a wave of suspected Russian surveillance flights over military sites, airports, and key infrastructure.

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German police to be given power to shoot down drones

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