Drone carrying drugs, phone intercepted at Queensland prison
Authorities intercepted a drone attempting to deliver contraband to a prison in Queensland. The drone was carrying over $1 million worth of drugs and a mobile phone. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges faced by correctional facilities.
- ▪A drone was intercepted at Townsville Correctional Complex in North Queensland.
- ▪The drone was carrying more than $1 million in contraband, including drugs and a phone.
- ▪This incident underscores the security issues faced by prisons regarding contraband delivery.
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