Drone Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Washington State Prison

A recent incident at Washington State Prison highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing contraband smuggling into correctional facilities using drones. Drones are being used to smuggle a variety of contraband, including drugs, weapons, and communication devices, into prisons. These items can compromise security, facilitate criminal activity, and endanger the safety of inmates and staff.

Two individuals were arrested after a deputy witnessed a drone dropping a package onto the prison grounds. On September 18, 2024, a deputy patrolling Davisboro, Georgia, observed a drone flying over Washington State Prison and heard the sound of a package being dropped. Suspicious of the activity, the deputy located a vehicle in the area that matched the description of a potential suspect.

Following a traffic stop, deputies discovered a drone in the backseat of the vehicle along with a quantity of illegal drugs and other prohibited items. Jasiah Guadalupe and Jordyn Seay were subsequently arrested and charged with various offenses related to the attempted smuggling.

This incident is just the latest in a series of drone-related smuggling attempts that have been reported across the country:

• Inmates are smuggling cellphones and contraband to Georgia prisons using drones
• Drone smuggling attempt thwarted in Ohio prison

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• Prevent contraband smuggling: By detecting and tracking drones, AirSight can help prevent the delivery of contraband into prisons, reducing the risk of security breaches and criminal activity.

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