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Dutch police are employing eagles to take down illegal drones following successful trials.



The force has become the first in the world to recruit birds to tackle the increasing number of drones invading the Dutch skies.



"It's a low-tech solution to a hi-tech problem," police spokesman Dennis Janus said.



Despite concerns raised by animal rights group, the police say the birds are not in any danger.



A number of tests have been conducted since January and police seem confident about the programme.



The eagles will now be deployed whenever drones are believed to be posing a threat to the public or flying close to airports or sensitive areas.

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