Man charged over $1m drug drone found in Townsville prison
A 47-year-old was charged when a drone was found inside Townsville Correctional Centre on May 17. The drone held methylamphetamine, prescription drugs and contraband worth over $1 million.
Why it mattersDrugs in prisons threaten the safety of staff, prisoners and the public. This is the second time a drone has been used to sneak contraband into the facility. This raises concerns about how well current detection methods work.
AustraliaQueensland's largest prison faces ongoing security challenges as smugglers use drones to bypass conventional detection.
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