Migrant crossings: No 10 policy chiefs explored using powerful sonic weapons to halt journeys across the English Channel

Tuesday 18 January 2022 13:18, UK

No 10 policy bosses have explored the use of powerful sonic weapons to force migrants to turn around in the English Channel, amid a growing row over how to handle the situation.

The Long-Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD) are already installed on two Border Force vessels but are used to issue voice commands. They were purchased by the Ministry of Defence for use as loud-speakers during the 2012 Olympic Games in London.