London's Gatwick Airport reopens after temporary shutdown caused by drone sightings
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Over in London, passengers are finally flying in and out of Gatwick Airport, after drones flying in the area prompted officials to shut it down for more than 32 hours.
One of Britain's busiest airports, Gatwick was closed from Wednesday night, local time, after two large drones were spotted near the airfield.
The last drone sighting came more than 24 hours after the first, leaving hundreds of flights grounded and affecting more than 110-thousand passengers during the busiest travel period of the year.
Police are still trying to locate the device and its pilot, and are considering plans to shoot it down.
The UK has also deployed the army.
Officers say the drone flight was not terror-related but was a "deliberate act" of disruption.
Over in London, passengers are finally flying in and out of Gatwick Airport, after drones flying in the area prompted officials to shut it down for more than 32 hours.
One of Britain's busiest airports, Gatwick was closed from Wednesday night, local time, after two large drones were spotted near the airfield.
The last drone sighting came more than 24 hours after the first, leaving hundreds of flights grounded and affecting more than 110-thousand passengers during the busiest travel period of the year.
Police are still trying to locate the device and its pilot, and are considering plans to shoot it down.
The UK has also deployed the army.
Officers say the drone flight was not terror-related but was a "deliberate act" of disruption.