Moment cops use drone to pull knife from suspect’s hand in first-of-its-kind operation

Police in the US disarmed a suspect holding a knife using a drone, marking a national first.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deployed a drone equipped with a high-power magnet for the operation.

Footage shows the drone flying inside a residence and positioning itself above the unresponsive suspect.

The magnet successfully pulled the knife from the suspect's hand, allowing deputies to intervene safely.

This innovative method was conceived by a deputy after negotiators failed to get a response from the suspect.