Drone contraband: News on smuggling incidents at prisons, technology to detect and prevent, law enforcement efforts, and the impact on security.
Prison authorities in England are facing an unprecedented security crisis as drone deliveries to high-security facilities have escalated to a level that poses significant national security concerns, according to Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons. The alarming situation, detailed…
Prison drone incursions have reached alarming new heights in England and Wales, with officials recording 1,296 incidents in just the first ten months of 2024 – marking a startling tenfold increase since 2020 . The data, revealed through a Freedom…
Syrian rebels reportedly received covert drone support from Ukrainian intelligence operatives just weeks before toppling the Assad regime, marking a significant escalation in the intersection of global conflicts. According to a Washington Post report citing unnamed sources familiar with Ukraine‘s…
Two individuals from Georgia have been arrested for using a massive drone to smuggle Contraband into a federal prison in Grant Parish, Louisiana, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office (GPSO). The Drone Operation The operation involved a drone over…
A Michigan resident has admitted guilt in a plot to use a drone for smuggling Contraband into a federal prison. This case highlights the growing concern of drones being used for illegal activities at correctional facilities, as reported by WGEL.…
Georgia‘s Department of Corrections is grappling with an alarming surge in drone-related security breaches at state prisons, according to recent testimony before a state Senate panel. The situation has escalated to the point where drones are suspected of delivering weapons…
Welcome to Your Weekly US News Update We have three stories for you: more DJI leaks, DroneUp layoffs, and a failed drone smuggling attempt in South Carolina. Let’s get to it! DJI Leaks: A3S and Neo First up this week…
Federal prosecutors have unveiled a sophisticated drone operation used to smuggle drugs and other Contraband into Georgia state prisons. The scheme, which ran for five years starting in 2019, involved nearly two dozen people and highlights the growing challenge of…
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…
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…
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…
High-Tech Drone Smuggling Operation Busted A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The operation involved a newly purchased $630,000 house along the…
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is grappling with a growing problem: drones being used to smuggle Contraband into prisons. Guards say the illicit goods, including drugs and weapons, are fueling violence against staff, reports CBC. In response, the CSC…
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
In a brazen attempt to smuggle Contraband into a West Tennessee prison, two men were apprehended by the Bells Police Department on Wednesday night. The suspects were caught with a drone and a variety of illegal items, including fentanyl pills,…
In what authorities believe to be the largest criminal operation of its kind in Georgia history, agents have uncovered a network involving a drone repair shop owner and his employee allegedly using drones to smuggle contraband, including drugs, guns, and…
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…
In a shocking case of high-tech smuggling, a Columbia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for flying drones loaded with drugs and other Contraband into two South Carolina prisons. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC)…
A High-Flying Drone Scheme Grounded In a turn of events that reads like a scene from a modern crime thriller, a South Carolina man found himself in Legal hot waters after law enforcement discovered an orange drone (Autel?) along with…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. 11 folks arrested after drones delivered contraband to prison Firstly, 11 individuals were arrested after drones delivered Contraband to a federal prison. The Midow County…
A New Age of Contraband Delivery by Drone In a bold fusion of technology and criminal enterprise, a crime ring in West Virginia has taken drug smuggling into federal prisons to new heights—quite literally. Utilizing drones, eleven suspects, including a…
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…
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…
A Suspicious Van Leads to a Surprising Discovery In a surprising turn of events, two women, Kyrenda Carter, 27, and Porchae Wade, 36, were apprehended this past weekend for attempting to smuggle various illegal items into the DeKalb County jail…
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…
Innovative Drone Smuggling Attempt Thwarted Near Ridgeland Correctional Institute In a case that highlights the growing issue of drone-assisted contraband smuggling, two men from the Greenville area have been arrested in South Carolina. Tavis Barnette, 42, and Joshua Bryan Lay,…
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…
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…
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…
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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