German federal police are strengthening drone defense measures at airports in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), including Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn, due to a significant rise in drone sightings. This heightened focus follows a critical incident where Leipzig Airport was temporarily shut down after the discovery of a drone potentially carrying explosives. NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul has since called for clear and defined responsibilities regarding drone defense, emphasizing the need to protect critical infrastructure from evolving aerial threats. The move aims to enhance security protocols and address the growing challenge posed by unauthorized drone activity near vital transport hubs.
Kritische Infrastruktur Polizei stärkt Drohnenabwehr an Flughäfen in NRW
Leipziger Flughafen wird wegen Drohnen-Funds lahmgelegt
Foto: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa/Hendrik Schmidt
Düsseldorf · Die Zahl der Drohnen-Sichtungen steigt. Düsseldorf und Köln/Bonn zählen zu den Airports, bei denen die Bundespolizei die Überwachung ausbaut. Nach dem Sprengstoff-Fund in Leipzig fordert NRW-Innenminister Reul klare Zuständigkeiten.
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