The drones infiltrating Britain’s prisons to deliver contraband are not only carrying quantities of illegal drugs, but also delivering a broad range of lifestyle products, including weight-loss medication and hair-loss treatments, the UK’s chief prison inspector has said.
Charlie Taylor said the fleets of drones now routinely surpassing security systems represent a “new paradigm” for the prison system, not least because the fact that prisoners are able to take delivery of items in this way could pose a major security threat.