Drones are sending 'overwhelming amounts' of drugs into prisons - and could help inmates escape, report warns
Sky NewsMonday, July 7, 2025 at 11:29:00 PM
Prisons are facing a growing crisis as high-tech drones are being used to smuggle massive quantities of drugs and weapons behind bars—so much that officials say it's becoming impossible to stop. A new report from the prisons watchdog warns this isn’t just a security headache; it could also enable dangerous escapes, raising broader concerns about public safety.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about contraband—it’s a sign of how quickly criminals are adapting to new tech, leaving prisons struggling to keep up. If drones can fly in drugs and tools unchecked, it undermines the whole point of incarceration: keeping dangerous people and substances off the streets. The report’s blunt language suggests authorities are seriously worried, and without a solution, the problem could spiral.
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