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Drone Misuse Leads to Arrests Near Washington State Prison
Three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on Dec. 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport contraband into Washington State Prison.
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Oman Seizes Drones En Route to Yemen Amid Regional Tensions
A Covert Operation Uncovered In a significant interception, Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones on 10 January, hidden in a truck coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and destined for Yemen. The operation was disclosed at the Hafeet border crossing, where customs inspectors discovered the drones concealed in specially modified compartments of…
Swellpro
Bold Attempt to Smuggle Contraband into DeKalb Jail with Swellpro Drone Foiled
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 with the help of a Swellpro drone. DeKalb sheriff’s office spokesperson Konswello Monroe detailed the…
India
Intensified Drone Intrusions Along India-Pakistan Border
The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has reported a escalation in drone threats along the Punjab border, with 100 Pakistani drones shot down
Legal
Greenville Men Arrested for Attempting Drone Contraband Drop at Prison
In a case that highlights the issue of drone-assisted contraband smuggling, two men from the Greenville area have been arrested in South Carolina.
DJI
DJI Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt Thwarted in Jordan
On Monday, Jordan's vigilant authorities swiftly shot down a DJI drone attempting to smuggle drugs over its eastern borders. This marks the fourth
Contraband
Security Alert: Drones Boost Border Crimes
Keeping a close eye on the borders is becoming increasingly challenging with the advent of drones and drone technology, as Homeland Security...
Contraband
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.
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