Drone Smuggling Ring Busted in Prisons

Federal prosecutors just indicted twelve people in the largest-ever drone smuggling ring, using high-powered drones to deliver weapons, drugs, and cell phones into ten East Coast prisons — all orchestrated from a former daycare in Macon, Georgia, with inmates guiding pilots via smuggled phones. Over thirty-eight missions between 2023 and 2026 involved at least six drones hauling everything from meth to saw blades, often slipping past detection until contraband was recovered — or vanished entirely. The FBI and Bureau of Prisons teamed up using drone-tracking tech to catch the operation, revealing a growing crisis: 21 state attorneys general recently united to combat drone smuggling, citing legal gaps and lack of real-time tools. The White House admits it was slow to respond, but a new December law aims to boost state and local resources — including grants and training — to tackle rogue drones. Officials warn this high-tech threat endangers both prisons and surrounding communities, with some facilities likened to “small airports at night” from the constant drone activity. This bust signals law enforcement’s urgent push to meet the challenge head-on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b0f9577106ed047