Rhône: 1,800 drug deliveries by drone in two months at a prison

A dismantling operation uncovered a drug trafficking scheme using drones at Villefranche-sur-Saône prison, with 1,800 deliveries in two months.

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Several arrests were made, revealing a 'highly structured' organization.

Gendarmes are investigating external accomplices and methods used.

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