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2 clusters · 22 sources · 20 days · First seen · Last updated
Drone-based contraband smuggling in prisons
Overview
Authorities in Serbia and Greece have intercepted separate attempts to use drones to smuggle contraband into correctional facilities.
In Niš, Serbia, police arrested a 49-year-old suspect after uncovering a plan to deliver a loaded pistol to an inmate via drone. Investigators stated the intended goal was to use the weapon to take a prison guard hostage and facilitate an escape.
In Larissa, Greece, an anti-drone system known as ‘Tevkros’ successfully neutralized a drone attempting to deliver a package of electronic items, including mobile phones, SIM cards, and routers, to inmates. Following this interception, Greek authorities announced plans to acquire additional anti-drone technology to enhance security across correctional facilities.
Entities
Hellenic National Defence General Staff · Larissa Prison · Novopazarac inmate · General Staff of National Defence · Ministry of National Defence
Timeline
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28 days ago
[CRIME] 22 sourcesLarissa Prison drone delivery attempt thwarted by anti-drone systemA Greek anti-drone system neutralized a drone attempting to deliver 12 phones, 21 SIM cards, and other electronics to Larissa Prison, prompting plans for 25 more advanced systems nationwide.
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about 2 months ago
[CRIME] 6 sourcesSerbian police thwart drone‑delivered pistol scheme at Niš prisonPolice in Niš arrested a man who tried to use a drone to smuggle a pistol with eight rounds into the local prison for a Novopazarac inmate, foiling a planned guard attack and escape.
Sources
businessdaily.gr · dimokratia.gr · eleftherostypos.gr · enikos.gr · ertnews.gr · greekcitytimes.com · ieidiseis.gr · kalabakacity.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · madata.gr · megatv.com · neosagon.gr · newmoney.gr · paraskhnio.gr · pelop.gr · thebest.gr · thepressroom.gr · thetoc.gr · tribune.gr · usay.gr · zougla.gr