Contraband

Drone contraband: News on smuggling incidents at prisons, technology to detect and prevent, law enforcement efforts, and the impact on security.

Large Drone And Contraband Seized In Failed Prison Drop Attempt 5

Large Drone and Contraband Seized in Failed Prison Drop Attempt

A large unmanned aerial drone and potential prison Contraband were confiscated by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office following an attempted traffic stop on August 4. The incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the ongoing challenge of drone-facilitated smuggling attempts at…

Flying Drones Over Alabama Prisons Now A Felony 6

Flying Drones Over Alabama Prisons Now a Felony

In a move to combat the growing issue of Contraband being smuggled into prisons via drones, Alabama has enacted a law making it a Class C felony to operate an unmanned aircraft over a prison. This legislation, reportedly sponsored by…

Fpv Drones: A Game Changer In Modern Warfare 7

FPV Drones: A Game Changer in Modern Warfare

Chinese Army Prepares for FPV Drone Threats Chinese state media recently aired footage showing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops training to defend against weaponized first-person view (FPV) drones. This unprecedented training reflects a growing global concern over these unmanned aerial…

The Growing Threat Of Hostile Drones In Urban Areas

The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas

A Call for Public Authorities to Prepare for the Emerging Drone Threat In a recent report, the Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN) has highlighted the urgent need for public authorities to prepare for the increasingly complex threat posed by unmanned…

Drone-Delivered Contraband Spurs Lockdown At Fci Ray Brook 13

Drone-Delivered Contraband Spurs Lockdown at FCI Ray Brook

High-Tech Drone Smuggling Incident The Federal Correctional Institution in Ray Brook, NY has been under lockdown since January 2nd, following a sophisticated smuggling operation involving a drone. The drone dropped a package containing drugs, cell phones, and chisels inside the…

Drone Misuse Leads To Arrests Near Washington State Prison 14

Drone Misuse Leads to Arrests Near Washington State Prison

In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on December 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport Contraband into Washington State Prison. This incident, dubbed “Operation Flight Canceled,” underscores the growing challenges…

Intensified Drone Intrusions Along India-Pakistan Border

Intensified Drone Intrusions Along India-Pakistan Border

Drone Threats and Border Security’s Countermeasures The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has reported a significant escalation in aerial threats along the Punjab border, with 100 Pakistani drones shot down in 2023. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), employed by…

Drone Terror: New Age In Cartel Warfare

Drone Terror: New Age in Mexican Drug Cartel Warfare

The use of drones by Mexican drug cartels marks a significant evolution in the tactics of drug warfare, showcasing the changing landscape of conflict and the role of technology. This transformation is driven by the development of cheaper Drone Technology…

Dji Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt Thwarted In Jordan

DJI Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt Thwarted in Jordan

Jordanian Authorities Shoot Down DJI Drone Carrying Crystal Meth On Monday, Jordan’s vigilant authorities swiftly shot down a DJI drone attempting to smuggle drugs over its eastern borders. This marks the fourth time such an incident has occurred in a…

Drone-Assisted Sting Nabs Drug Trafficker

Drone-Assisted Sting Nabs Drug Trafficker

In a recent breakthrough, a Sedalia woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree drug trafficking following a meticulously planned drone-assisted Police operation. Sedalia Police executed a search warrant on June 7 at a property situated in the 2800 block…

Busted: Audacious Drone Contraband Plot Thwarted

Busted: Audacious Drone Contraband Plot Thwarted

A Summerville man was apprehended on April 29 after allegedly attempting to smuggle Contraband into Lee Correctional Institution using a drone. Joshua B. Jordan, 31, now faces charges of furnishing contraband to a prisoner. Authorities report that Jordan tried to…

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