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Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by bayesian_horse on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @01:28PM (#27909293)
The article says they are smuggling cocain. I doubt cannabis would be profitable enough.

It's not just about the cost of the drone, it must be a serious undertaking for a gang to get a hand on one of those without anyone noticing. The thing is basically an ultra-light aircraft, and probably extremely illegal to operate anywhere in Europe or any sane jurisdiction...

Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by zenexer on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @01:58PM (#27909702)
Initially it says that the intended purpose was cocaine, but then it goes on to say that online marijuana and hashish were found.
Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by bayesian_horse on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @02:23PM (#27910055)
It also doesn't say whether or not they actually had the drone in the air at all.

Maybe those guys just hatched a crazy-ass idea, financed it with their previous marijuana "business" but haven't so far gotten around to actually buying cocaine in Morocco, much less smuggling it with a drone...

Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by dylan604 on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @03:04PM (#27910605)
Maybe it's a false flag op. The smugglers left a little something for the local agencies to find so they can do a nice bit of PR so the public feels good about it. Meanwhile, the smugglers continue using their normal trade routes.

This will also help spur more anti-drone legislation ruining for the rest of us that never intended to use drones in this manner.

Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by shoto_io on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @06:03PM (#27912777)
Those drug dealers are pain in the ass. First they sell drugs to our children, and then go on to ruin our drone legislation. What the hell comes next?!
Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by dylan604 on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @06:18PM (#27912897)
They'll ruin your submarine legislation if you're not careful
Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by R0b0t1 on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @10:36PM (#27914643)
Standing up for your rights is what comes next. Refuse to follow stupid laws.
Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by hsousa on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @06:23PM (#27912938)
Bruce Simpson is an activist that consistently exposes New Zealand's government propaganda. https://youtu.be/UNUtYucJchk
Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by bayesian_horse on Thursday July 22, 2021 @07:57AM (#27917842)
I don't think there is any drone jurisdiction in the world where there would be a problem with such drones.

It's large enough that it will require extensive certification and permits both for the airframe and the pilot.

Re:Spanish police seize large drone used to carry drugs from... by bayesian_horse on Thursday July 22, 2021 @07:55AM (#27917831)
I think stupid-ass criminals is the more likely explanation...