Euro 2012: Fans Could Face Prospect of Deafening Sound Cannons in Poland

The prospect of attending Euro 2012 just became a bit more terrifying.

Yes, more terrifying.

Attendance at this summer's prestigious international tournament had already posed serious logistical problems, what with the dual threats of measles and vigilante-style rogue cops.

Now, though, it just got worse. In Poland, they're talking about using something called "sonic cannons" to keep crowds under control.

And, yeah, these "sound cannons" look as scary as the name implies.

From The Sun:

England fans face a grim welcome at Euro 2012 — with innocent supporters under threat of being permanently deafened by Polish cops wielding anti-hooligan “sonic cannons”.

The ear-splitting gizmos mounted on trucks were unveiled as police chiefs vowed zero-tolerance to thuggery when the tournament kicks off next month.

Last night there were growing fears the indiscriminate weapons — which unleash bursts of sound equivalent to a jet engine taking off — could also maim those not involved in any trouble.

It's a frightening prospect, I know. But remember, the reporting was done by The Sun, which means there's a 99.9 percent chance that something about the story doesn't quite add up.

But, hey, don't worry about it, England fans. I'm sure five-o won't target you. It's not like there's a history of violence with English fans or anything.