UK deploys 'sonic weapon' for Olympics

A device which can be used as a sonic weapon is being deployed in London for the Olympics.

UK deploys 'sonic weapon' for Olympics
Sat, 12 May, 2012 - 15:58

A device which can be used as a sonic weapon is being deployed in London for the Olympics.

The American-built long range acoustic device (LRAD) can be used both as a high-powered loud speaker and to emit an ear-piercing beam of sound.

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