BBC - Newsbeat - #Police test for riot laser that can temporarily blind
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A new laser designed to temporarily blind people is going to be trialled by police. Called the SMU 100 it costs £25,000 and sends out a three-metre “wall of light” that leaves anyone caught in it briefly unable to see. Designed by a former Royal Marine Commando, it was originally developed for use against pirates in Somalia.
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While tasers and CS gas work well over short distances the laser is said to be effective at up to 500 metres (1,640ft).