5 minutes ago, evadgib said:

Punishment may well go the same way as the 'Grenfell garden bonfire' stunt once the outrage has passed.

Although that stunt was extremely distasteful , apart from hurting peoples feelings, it didnt cause anyone any issues or problems .

This bloke seems to be getting the 'Christopher Jeffries' treatment...

4 hours ago, poohy said:

Not so convinced especially as his boss was saying he was fitting windows at certain times when he supposed to droning .

 

Also they just dont seem to fit the bill ( and no i dont mean because they are white and non Muslim)

I was expecting a more Citizen Smith type of guy ... lets see

I'm with you. The more I read about this the more I sense the cops picked up the wrong people. Let's see how long it takes them to admit it. The appropriate minister should resign for being so ill prepared for such an expected event.

11 minutes ago, pegman said:

I'm with you. The more I read about this the more I sense the cops picked up the wrong people. Let's see how long it takes them to admit it. The appropriate minister should resign for being so ill prepared for such an expected event.

Who fits the demographic for a droner? Essex chav or eco warrior? Guy works as a double glazing installer. Take a look at his wedding photos. Classic Essex chav. Smart arse who thought it big and clever to shut an airport down with his beloved drone.

Edited December 23, 20187 yr by Spidey

Must say the more i read,the less likely it seems to be them.

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Because their activity negatively affected so many passengers, aircrews, and their families, this couple (and any associates) should serve real prison terms.  No one was physically hurt, but the potential for a true disaster was clearly there.  By definition, their actions created a terror so they should be treated as terrorists. 

The pair have been released without charge, police say they fully co operated and are certain they where not involved.

11 hours ago, TopDeadSenter said:

16 hours ago, 7by7 said:

You must be bitterly disappointed that the arrested couple are white and have British names.

No. Most people will be relieved, because we have names and faces. 

My comment was directed at a specific individual as a reaction to his earlier xenophobic comment; it was not a general remark to all members. As should be obvious to all who have read the entire thread up to that point.

18 hours ago, Old Croc said:

Their names are Paul Gait and Elaine Kirk, who are 47 and 54, respectively

 

Wonder if Elaine was the Captain?

12 minutes ago, johng said:

The pair have been released without charge, police say they fully co operated and are certain they where not involved.

 

Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'

 

Prime suspects are still protesters against Gatwick expansion, followed by environmentalists opposed to all commercial flights.

2 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

 

Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'

 

Prime suspects are still protesters against Gatwick expansion, followed by environmentalists opposed to all commercial flights.

But not before the Mail has them tried, convicted and sentenced, then hung out to dry.

 

I do hope they have a good lawyer...

 

7 minutes ago, tebee said:

But not before the Mail has them tried, convicted and sentenced, then hung out to dry.

 

I do hope they have a good lawyer...

 

 

But we all know who the real perpetrator is.

 

 

22 minutes ago, tebee said:

But not before the Mail has them tried, convicted and sentenced, then hung out to dry.

 

I do hope they have a good lawyer...

 

My thoughts too. The press have exposed this man/couple by name, appearance, work history (Artillery veteran, see later) and 'x marks the spot' to their house. If they later fall foul of opportunistic vigilantes, perhaps including the sort that turn up mob handed & wearing pyjamas Plod and the press will have some explaining to do. 

Edited December 23, 20187 yr by evadgib

27 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

Prime suspects are still protesters against Gatwick expansion, followed by environmentalists opposed to all commercial flights.

Revenge for the fallout over Salisbury tops my shortlist but it's little more than guesswork on my part for now.

Edited December 23, 20187 yr by evadgib

17 hours ago, smedly said:

I can't see the currently arrested couple as the culprits - for me they just don't fit although they could be helping police find who is responsible, if it is them then it really is hard to believe  

ahem 

6 minutes ago, evadgib said:

25 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

Prime suspects are still protesters against Gatwick expansion, followed by environmentalists opposed to all commercial flights.

Revenge for the fallout over Salisbury tops my shortlist but it's little more than guesswork ...for now.

 

Living only 20 miles from Gatwick, and 11 miles from Heathrow, I can assure you that all the local media, broadcast, printed and internet, go for Gatwick expansion protesters or environmentalists.

 

Of course, as with anything, conspiracy theories abound: from covering up aliens to a government plot to justify banning all non military drones.

 

Hopefully the police will soon find those responsible and the truth will out; unless one believes the conspiracies!

looks like the uk police are no better than thai mib.

21 minutes ago, evadgib said:

My thoughts too. The press have exposed this man/couple by name, appearance, work history (Artillery veteran, see later) and 'x marks the spot' to their house. If they later fall foul of opportunistic vigilantes, perhaps including the sort that turn up mob handed & wearing pyjamas Plod and the press will have some explaining to do. 

Exactly why the police don't usually release the names of suspects until and unless they are charged.

 

But, unfortunately, in this case the press seem to have found out their names and the irresponsible elements published their full details.

 

I wonder who told them; a neighbour bunged a couple of hundred quid? The tabloids are notorious for offering this sort of money for such information.

12 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

 

Living only 20 miles from Gatwick, and 11 miles from Heathrow, I can assure you that all the local media, broadcast, printed and internet, go for Gatwick expansion protesters or environmentalists.

 

Of course, as with anything, conspiracy theories abound: from covering up aliens to a government plot to justify banning all non military drones.

 

Hopefully the police will soon find those responsible and the truth will out; unless one believes the conspiracies!

How far is Highdown or the nearest HMP? I seem to recall it was pretty much next door.

Edited December 23, 20187 yr by evadgib

2 minutes ago, evadgib said:

How far is Highdown or the nearest HMP?

HMP High Down is about 10 miles. HMP Bisley about 5, as is HMP Send.

 

Why?

Do they have children?  Perhaps the kids thought it was funny and were the ones actually using the drones?  What are the UK laws regarding children and then their parent's liability?

10 minutes ago, 7by7 said:

HMP High Down is about 10 miles. HMP Bisley about 5, as is HMP Send.

 

Why?

I meant proximity to Gatwick rather than to you! ????

(& I think Bisley Nick is called Coldingly)

I wondered if drug lifts might have had something to do with it?

Edited December 23, 20187 yr by evadgib

37 minutes ago, lespaulTV said:

looks like the uk police are no better than thai mib.

Are you an industry Standard or a Custom?

BBC News, 20.00. The couple are released...nothing to do with the drone.

51 minutes ago, evadgib said:

I meant proximity to Gatwick rather than to you! ????

(& I think Bisley Nick is called Coldingly)

I wondered if drug lifts might have had something to do with it?

Sorry, the <deleted> 'Technical Difficulties' mean that pages take an age to load for me and I answered in a hurry without thinking as the wife was asking me to do something for her.

 

Yes, the prison at Bisley is officially called Coldingly, but referred to as Bisley by us locals.

 

The nearest prison to Gatwick is High Down, 16 miles away. The next nearest is Downview, also 16 miles (they're basically next door to each other).

 

I see where you are coming from as drones have been used to fly contraband into prisons many times. But the distance to the nearest prison is surely too great for these to be contraband lifts gone awry. 

 

There is an Immigration Detention Centre in the grounds of Gatwick, but as far as I am aware there have been no cases of drones being used to smuggle contraband into an IDC; though this could be the first such. I suppose another possibility is that those responsible wanted to delay flights in an effort to prevent an inmate of the IDC being deported.

 

But my money is still on his being some form of Gatwick expansion protest.

 

 

 

 

Not a fan of police of any flavour  but it seems UK mob have made a right balls up of this!

13 hours ago, dorchester said:

Great,these two wrecked a great hobby thats enjoyed by a lot of people. They played a stupid game and now are receiving  the stupid prize. The people that like this hobby are now left with more laws and restrictions.

 

               Fyi ,   they have  been released .

2 hours ago, wgdanson said:

BBC News, 20.00. The couple are released...nothing to do with the drone.

 

51 minutes ago, elliss said:

 

               Fyi ,   they have  been released .

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-46665615

 

I hope they sue every paper that plashed double page features of their lives across the pages today

 

To be honest I think they just won the lottery, will be made for life and good luck to them