Eyes In The Sky

Posted by: Nate Berg

20 April 2007 - 11:00am

The Venezuelan government has plans to operate three remote-controlled zeppelins equipped with video cameras to monitor the streets of Caracas, the country's capital, where crime is high. Many are wary of the government's "big brother" tactics.

"The Venezuelan capital is regarded as one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America, with gun crime a particular problem."

"The 15 metre (49 foot) long air ships are emblazoned with government slogans. Written in bright red are the words: 'We watch over you for your security.'"

"Some might worry that this will be intrusive - a big brother in the skies, spying on people the government wants to watch."

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Source: BBC, April 20, 2007