New Jersey military base confirms multiple drone contraband-smuggling incursions this year
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A New Jersey military base said it has seen multiple drone incursions this year related to the smuggling of contraband into a federal prison.
"This year, there have been multiple drone detections, all involving attempts to smuggle contraband into the federal correctional institution hosted on our base, with the most recent interception occurring on September 15, 2024," the spokesperson added. "We take each case seriously and aggressively coordinate with local law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of our installation." Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.
In the past, drones have been used to smuggle contraband into the prison, including cellphones, cellphone accessories, drugs and tobacco, weight loss supplements and other items, The War Zone reported.