Police Recover Damaged Drone At Gatwick As Hunt Continues for Culprits

Police officers stand near equipment on the rooftop of a building at London Gatwick Airport, south of London, on Dec. 21, 2018, as flights resumed following the closing of the airfield due to drones flying. Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

British investigators have recovered a damaged drone near Gatwick Airport as they continue the hunt for the rogue operators that sparked a near shutdown of the airfield, said an official who spoke to Sky News.

The drone will now be taken away for forensic examination in a bid to find the suspect who caused thousands to face major travel disruptions.