Attempted drone incursion at Virginia prison leads to $324K contraband haul with meth, 17 cellphones
A drone smuggling attempt at a Virginia prison led to a $324,000 contraband seizure including methamphetamine and 17 cellphones, officials said.
Virginia prison officials intercepted a package containing an estimated $324,000 worth of contraband, including suspected methamphetamine and 17 cellphones, after an attempted drone incursion at Sussex I State Prison. The package also contained charging cables, SIM cards, lighters, cigarettes, tobacco, tattoo ink, perfume, and glue. The seizure highlights sophisticated methods used to smuggle contraband, and the incident is under investigation.
- A package containing approximately $324,000 worth of contraband was intercepted at Sussex I State Prison in Virginia.
- The contraband was discovered following an attempted drone incursion.
- Items seized include a pound of suspected methamphetamine, 17 cellphones, charging cables, SIM cards, lighters, cigarettes, tobacco, tattoo ink, perfume, and glue.
- The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) highlighted the sophisticated methods used in smuggling attempts.
- The incident is under investigation by VADOC’s Office of Law Enforcement Services (OLES).
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