US EditionPrisoners left needing hospital treatment after taking 'drone-delivered' drugs
- On Christmas Day, 35 inmates at HMP Glenochil were found to be under the influence of drugs, with five requiring hospitalization for treatment.
- Drugs, weapons, and mobile phones were seized during the incident at HMP Glenochil, highlighting ongoing security issues.
- The Scottish Prison Service stated that attempts to bring illicit substances into prisons pose a significant threat to health and safety.
- Justice Secretary Angela Constance acknowledged the threat of drones delivering drugs and mentioned a pilot program to identify them.
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Drone flies drugs into HMP Lowdham - police response seizes UAV, drugs and mobile phone
Nottinghamshire – A drone was seized, and a drugs delivery intercepted following a failed drop-off into a prison. Fast-acting officers made two arrests within minutes of a call coming in about a drone ( UAV – unmanned ariel vehicle ) flying above HMP Lowdham Grange. Prison officers alerted police to a potential drugs drop-off after […]
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