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| Drone used to smuggle contraband at OSP |
| By mcalesternews.com- Parker Perry |
| Published: 10/27/2015 |
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A drone used to haul contraband was seized on the grounds of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Monday morning. Authorities said it is the first reported incident involving a drone used to smuggle contraband into a prison in the state. A press release from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections states OSP staff noticed the unmanned aerial vehicle upside down on prison grounds. A package containing hacksaw blades, drugs and other items was also confiscated. It was determined the drone hit a razor wire at the prison, causing it to crash, the release states. DOC Director Robert Patton released a statement regarding the incident. “I applaud and commend the quick action and diligence on the part of the staff who noticed the UAV that entered the prison grounds,” said Patton. “We are continuing to take a broad approach to increasing awareness in dealing with contraband at all of our facilities statewide. We must maintain vigilance and stay one step ahead of the game in terms of the technology being used in and around facilities. Nothing is off the table when we are talking about the safety of the public, staff and offenders being housed in our facilities.” Read More. |
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