‘Daleks' brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit
The US President is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen from Friday to Tuesday.
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US President Donald Trump is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen
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What look like Daleks have appeared to help beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses
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The security devices resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies
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The 'Daleks' — security devices that resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies — have been set up to deter intruders.
Once their motion sensors detect intruders, they record video and alert cops.
The security boost has been put in place months after activists from Palestine Action
Eight people have been charged in relation to the incident on March 8 after
A source said: 'Trump could arrive any day so the staff need to be constantly on their toes.
"There has to be a state of readiness.'
It comes as Trump filed a lawsuit after denying a report in the Wall Street Journal linking him to a lewd message sent for the 50th birthday of paedo financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Donald Trump swings club in frustration as he misses putt at Turnberry
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An actual Dalek from hit show Doctor Who
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Trump is opening a links course in Menie
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