Israel’s weapons research and development directorate have created the ultimate stink bomb, with a disgusting smell that lingers in its victim’s clothing for up to five years.

When soldiers try to control crowds, or take action against guerrillas hiding in urban areas, there is a high risk of damage to property and people near by, so these non-lethal weapons could solve the problem.

As DefenseTech notes, cops in L.A. and South Carolina are using a similarly dissuader to keep crackheads out of abandoned buildings. The Skunk Shot, made with synthetic skunk oil in a gel-like substance, was originally intended as a cat and dog repellent.

From The Independent, via DefenseTech.