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Kevin Pringle, 64, has patented the picket-style Smart Fence, which features hidden spikes that activate when a vehicle hits them - much like a police stinger.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Kevin Pringle, 64, has patented the picket-style Smart Fence, which features hidden spikes that activate when a vehicle hits them - much like a police stinger.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 11, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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- Source published: May 11, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
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