Serbian police used acoustic weapons

The Serbian police applied non-lethal acoustic weapons from the LRAD installation against protesters in Belgrade. It is reported by European Western Balkans.

LRAD emits a narrowly directed sound signal of high volume up to 160+ dB, causing pain in the ears, disorientation and discomfort.

A van-mounted long-range acoustic device emits sound whose intensity depends on distance.

The closer a person is to the source, the more painful the perception.

The sound reaches a pain threshold of 120 decibels; that’s compatible with an airplane taking off.

107 decibels feels like you’re on the front row of a rock concert, and 95 decibels feels like a subway car.

The LRAD uses an array of small drivers that create directional sound waves to amplify the signal.

The design and size of the device allow the sound to be focused, providing a pinpoint effect.

The system emits non-lethal waves of electromagnetic energy that cause a burning sensation.

The wave penetrates the skin, making it feel as if the person is on fire.

Information has just appeared that Serbia authorities refute what acoustic weapons were used against demonstrators.

President Vucich called on the Minister of Justice to find out who spreads these rumors.

As is known, the day before, large-scale protests against the government broke out with renewed vigor in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.

According to the army estimates, 88 thousand people took part in the rally in Belgrade, while the police estimated the number of participants at 107 thousand people.

This is much less than what the opposition itself said, as it was reported that the protest had half a million to a million participants.

According to Vucic, there were violations of law and order during the rallies.

56 people were injured and taken to hospitals. 22 people were arrested for various offenses.