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Virginia prison officials intercept drone smuggling $324K of drugs, cell phones, more
Virginia prison officials intercept drone smuggling $324K of drugs, cell phones, more
Virginia prison officials intercept drone smuggling $324K of drugs, cell phones, more

Published on: 08/26/2026

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Virginia prison staff foiled an early-morning drone drop, recovering $324,000 in contraband including methamphetamine, cellphones, and accessories. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Virginia prison officials intercepted a drone delivery loaded with $324,000 worth of contraband, including a pound of methamphetamine and 17 cellphones, meant for inmates at a state prison, and are now trying to identify who was behind it.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/prison-officials-intercept-drone-smuggling-324k-of-drugs-cell-phones-more.html

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