Drone-Related Incidents Surge 770% in UK Prisons

Drones are increasingly being used to smuggle contraband into prisons, sparking a crisis in the UK and the US. In the UK, drone-related incidents have surged by 770% in four years, with prisons like HMP Manchester reporting over 220 occurrences last year alone. In Georgia, authorities noted 384 drone incidents in a single year, leading to the confiscation of substantial amounts of contraband. Meanwhile, Mexican drug cartels have escalated their tactics by using kamikaze drones to target U.S. Border Patrol agents, reflecting a dangerous adaptation of warfare technology for drug smuggling. Experts at a recent symposium highlighted the urgent need for advanced countermeasures to combat this growing threat, noting that current regulations limit effective intervention against drone misuse in correctional facilities. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly on alert as criminals exploit drone technology for various illegal activities, including theft and drug trafficking.