Drones dropping contraband to inmates pose challenges in Quebec detention centres / Globe and Mail / Canada
Monday, June 16, 2025, 7:22 am permalink
Staff at Quebec detention facilities report a growing challenge as drones routinely drop contraband—including tobacco, drugs, and cellphones—to inmates. With multiple drone sightings each day, officials are scrambling to reassess security protocols and implement countermeasures to curb this unexpected breach in prison security.
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