Prison
The growing threat of prison drones
Today’s inspection of HMP Garth, a high security prison in Lancashire, makes clear the ever-increasing threat that drones pose to prison security.
5th November 2024
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Today’s inspection of HMP Garth, a high security prison in Lancashire, makes clear the ever-increasing threat that drones pose to prison security.
Most police services now use drones and for an ever growing list of reasons: tracking suspects, gathering evidence, counter-terrorism
Guernsey is first UK prison to use electronic disruptor shield to stop drug delivery by drone. Cost between £100 – £250k depending on size of prison.
