Prisons Encounter Increased Drone Threats

Two years ago, scammers posing as law enforcement began targeting women health care professionals, demanding fines for missed court appearances. The fraudulent scheme, traced back to an inmate in Georgia running a call center via drones, cost victims over $500,000. This incident underscores a growing trend where organized crime is using drones to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing significant security challenges for correctional facilities. Despite increased efforts to combat this threat, officials express a need for legal authority to neutralize drones effectively.

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