Drone Drama at Aintree Festival: Three Men Arrested
On Thursday 9th April, during the bustling three-day Aintree Festival, Merseyside Police teamed up with Crowded Space Drones and the NPCC Counter Drone Team to keep a close eye on drone activity around the famous racecourse.
Three Men Nabbed Over Drone Flying Offence
Officers swooped on Red Rum Close in Aintree, arresting three men – a pilot and two spotters aged 54, 52, and 35 – suspected of breaching the Air Navigation Order. The drone involved was seized on the spot.
Cash Seized and Authorities Alerted
Police also raided a vehicle linked to one of the suspects, uncovering a large stash of cash. Details of the incident have been passed to the Civil Aviation Authority for further investigation.
Police Crack Down on Illegal Drones
Chief Superintendent Paul White said: “We have a team of officers and partners who are monitoring any drone activity around Aintree racecourse to establish if any offences have been committed. On this occasion they detected breaches in legislation which resulted in the three men being arrested and the drone being seized.”
“Merseyside Police will continue to seek ways to combat the illegal use of drones to keep the communities of Merseyside safe.”
