What is the sci-fi ‘exploding head’ weapon America used in Venezuela?

It’s believed to be the first time the US used such a weapon in combat (Picture: MAWTS-1 Combat Camera)

During the historic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the US military used a secretive weapon capable of bringing soldiers to their knees with just sound waves.

Known as the Active Denial System, the use of sound beams can make people feel as though their head is exploding.

One guard who was working when US Forces moved in to take Maduro recalled soldiers launching something.