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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 5 feet wide, showcasing the increasing sophistication of contraband smuggling attempts. This large unmanned aircraft…
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. The Guilty Plea Marvin Graves, 42, from Mt. Morris, Michigan, pleaded guilty to 12 criminal…
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 used in violent incidents, reports the Georgia Recorder. Drone Deliveries and Prison Violence Department of…
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 drone-based contraband delivery in correctional facilities. According to a report from The New York Times,…
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 correctional facilities, according to the Bluffton Today. Drone Activity Prompts Police Response Around 6 a.m
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 Rep. Matt Simpson, aims to address the significant increase in such incidents over the past…
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 is implementing a multi-faceted approach to combat the issue, but the union representing correctional officers…
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