A shocking video shows a flaming package dropped into Mountjoy Prison, prompting an investigation into new smuggling tactics using drones.
The video captures a fireball falling from a drone onto a net in the prison yard. Criminals seem to be trying to burn through the net to smuggle items inside.
Sources say that criminals are using drones to drop packages filled with contraband. They often set these packages on fire before dropping them.
This tactic involves hiding drugs in items like basketballs, which are then coated in flammable liquid. The drone operators are usually nearby, controlling the drop.
Criminals are flying drones from nearby areas, trying to bypass security nets. This is reportedly the first time a flaming package has been caught on camera.
Prison officials are worried about the potential dangers of these drops. If a package falls before reaching its target, it could injure someone nearby.
There are also concerns that these packages could contain weapons, like firearms. The Irish Prison Service is actively working with local police to combat this issue.
They are sharing intelligence regularly, which has led to arrests and the seizure of contraband. Ongoing operations aim to disrupt smuggling attempts into prisons.
The Irish Prison Service is committed to preventing contraband access. They are investing in new technologies and measures to enhance security.
Prison staff are increasing random searches and using dogs to check deliveries. They also have a confidential hotline for reporting suspicious activities.
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