Fears ISIS could result to drones packed with bombs

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Defence chiefs are concerned Islamic State could use drones packed with explosives to attack crowds at major events like football matches and music festivals in order to kill scores of people.

Senior MI5 figures and the police believe ISIS will use unmanned devices like drones - which are freely available to buy on the high street for as little as £100 - to target crowds at popular outdoor events, a source has revealed.

They are concerned the terrorists could even launch an attack using several drones, some packed with bombs, while others film the bloody events unfold for use in future propaganda videos. 

The security chiefs think ISIS may have already tested exactly how much explosives the machines can carry, even getting as far as experimenting with detonation devices.

A counter-terrorism source told the Express: 'Islamist plotters have been trying to launch a drone-borne bomb attack for some time, as these machines are getting more hi-tech every year.

'Isis is obsessed with re-creating the horror of 9/11 and believes this may be possible by launching a multi-drone attack on large numbers of people in a synchronised attack.'

Remote-controlled drones, which are becoming an increasingly popular presents for children, are available for as little as £100.

Last Christmas stores in the UK reported a 24 per cent increase in sales of drones.

 

Source: +Daily Mail