A disturbing video has surfaced showing a flaming package being dropped into Mountjoy Prison via drone, raising serious concerns about escalating criminal activity. Authorities are investigating this incident as part of a larger trend of drone-based smuggling attempts, with criminals increasingly resorting to innovative and dangerous methods to bypass prison security.
A concerning investigation has been launched at Mountjoy Prison following the emergence of a video depicting a flaming package being delivered to the facility via drone. The video, which has sent shockwaves through authorities, shows a fireball being dropped from a drone onto the netting of the yard outside the D Wing of the Dublin-based prison.
The package, intended to incinerate its way through the netting, is seen resting precariously on the fabric, highlighting the audacious tactics employed by criminals attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison.Sources reveal that cunning criminals have devised a sophisticated strategy to circumvent security measures. They are now coating contraband-laden packages, such as basketballs, in flammable liquids and setting them alight before deploying them via drones controlled from nearby car parks and housing estates. This latest method, the first of its kind captured on video, is believed to be a response to increasingly stringent security protocols aimed at thwarting drone deliveries. Authorities are particularly alarmed by the potential dangers posed by these flaming packages.If a package were to malfunction or fall from the drone en route, it could cause serious harm to unsuspecting members of the public. Moreover, concerns are mounting that these packages could contain dangerous weapons, such as firearms, further escalating the threat posed by this criminal enterprise. In a statement, the Irish Prison Service emphasized its ongoing commitment to combating contraband smuggling. They highlighted their continuous collaboration with An Garda Síochána, resulting in successful seizures, arrests, and disruption of organized crime networks. The Irish Prison Service also outlined its proactive measures, including increased cell searches, the deployment of canine units, and the establishment of confidential reporting lines for anyone with information about smuggled items.
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