Cleveland deploy drones in response to rural youth crime

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Cleveland deploy drones in response to rural youth crime

Cleveland Police are using drones as the basis of their response to a recent spike in anti-social behaviour and fire-setting on Eston Hills.

Date - 4th June 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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A number of fires were set on the Hills over the weekend, as well as increased reports of nuisance riding by quads and motorbikes. Drones are now being used to identify the culprits, along with an additional response of increased patrols and...

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