Drones Deliver Contraband to UK Prisons with Precision
Outdated prison infrastructure makes it easy for drones to fly in contraband 'like Uber Eats', creating a lucrative smuggling trade that's difficult to address.
Decades-old prison buildings in the UK were designed to be secure from the ground, but not from the air. This oversight has created a lucrative smuggling trade that is proving increasingly difficult to tackle, as drones are able to deliver contraband to inmates with the precision of an Uber Eats delivery.
Illicit goods like drugs, phones, and weapons are being flown into prisons by drone operators, often at the behest of criminal organizations looking to maintain control and influence over incarcerated members. The ease with which these drones can bypass traditional security measures has left prison authorities scrambling to find effective countermeasures.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
