Точка Синхронізації

A 60-year-old man named Ian Claughton was sentenced to house arrest and community service by a UK court this week after authorities discovered he had rigged his residence in Blackpool with lethal booby traps, including pipe bombs and a flamethrower, to protect a commercial cannabis operation. During a police raid conducted earlier this year, officers uncovered a sophisticated and highly dangerous defense system inspired by the movie 'Home Alone,' designed to inflict serious injury or death on potential intruders or law enforcement. The discovery was made during a targeted investigation into local drug cultivation, revealing both the illegal nursery and the extreme measures Claughton took to safeguard his illicit business. Upon entering the property, tactical officers found tripwires strategically placed near entry points, which were connected to home-made explosive devices and a functional flamethrower mechanism. Forensic explosive experts were called to the scene to safely dismantle the gadgets, which Claughton admitted were designed to discharge if the tripwires were triggered. In addition to the physical traps, the interior of the house was heavily fortified, making the task of the raiding party significantly more treacherous than a standard narcotics operation. This level of domestic fortification is rarely seen in local policing, drawing comparisons to cinematic depictions of home defense. In court, prosecutors argued that Claughton's actions posed a severe risk not only to burglars but also to emergency services and neighboring residents, as the explosives were unstable and capable of causing structural damage. While Claughton claimed the traps were a necessary precaution against rival gangs, the judge emphasized the reckless nature of creating lethal 'Home Alone' style deterrents in a residential area. Ultimately, the defendant was convicted of charges related to the production of Class B drugs and the possession of prohibited explosive components, highlighting a disturbing trend of increased violence in the protection of domestic drug dens.