State officials and experts emphasize the need for stronger counter-drone legislation to combat rising drone incursions in prisons and elsewhere. Georgia's Department of Corrections is grappling with a significant challenge as drones increasingly smuggle contraband into state prisons. This growing issue came into sharp focus following a recent incident at Smith State Prison, … [Read more...] about Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on Counter-UAS Technology
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Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state's correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest of 150 individuals, including eight prison employees, under accusations of smuggling drugs, weapons, and … [Read more...] about Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
UK Prison Stats Offer Perspective on Issue of Illegal Drone Smuggling
In recent years there have been plenty of headlines highlighting the use of drones to smuggle drugs and other contraband into prisons. And that's fair enough. It's a new, interesting challenge for authorities to deal with. And fear gets clicks. Last year in the UK, for example, police monitored and apprehended an organized crime gang responsible for using drones to … [Read more...] about UK Prison Stats Offer Perspective on Issue of Illegal Drone Smuggling
Drone-assisted Smuggling Ring Busted in Shenzhen
A smuggling ring has been using DJI drones to enable the transport of refurbished iPhones into Shenzhen, China. According to customs officials in the city, those responsible were caught after flying 500 million yuan ($79.8 million) worth of smartphones from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. Images released by the customs officers and published by Reuters appear to show a modified DJI … [Read more...] about Drone-assisted Smuggling Ring Busted in Shenzhen
