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New South Wales police are conducting a six-month trial, called PolAir-Remote, using drones to chase suspects in regional towns like Moree. The drones, launched from the police station roof, have led to several arrests, including a machete attack and burglary warrants. The trial aims to tackle youth crime faster and safer in remote areas, but it has sparked mixed reactions from locals. While some welcome it as a tool to combat crime, others, including Aboriginal leaders and civil liberties groups, worry it targets their community and deepens distrust. The trial could expand to other hotspots, and its impact on community relations remains to be seen.

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