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14 12, 2015

Drone Crashes in UK Prisons as Inmates try to smuggle in Contraband

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Inmates try to smuggle in ContrabandThe number of drones crashing inside prison grounds has increased as inmates try to flog contraband during the festive season.Eight prisons reported a total of nine drone crashes in October, including at Wandsworth, Sutton and Wormwood Scrubs.  The data, released under a Freedom of Information request by The Mirror, revealed most of the drones were carrying drugs and mobile phones, which can fetch up to £1,000 if sold on inside prison.No incidents involving drones were reported up to April 2014, but it was reported 28 have since been recovere [...]