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Drone Smuggling Attempt at Midlands Prison Leads to Arrests

Drone Smuggling Attempt at Midlands Prison Leads to Arrests

First seen 7 Oct 2026, 14:27 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 7, 2026 at 21:34 UTC
  • •A drone crash during a smuggling attempt led to the arrest of two men near Midlands Prison.
  • •The drone was carrying mobile phones and suspected drugs, which will undergo forensic examination.
  • •This incident highlights ongoing issues with drone deliveries of contraband to Irish prisons.

A man in his 30s has been charged after a drone crashed while attempting to smuggle contraband into Midlands Prison in Portlaoise on October 6, 2026. Another man in his 40s was arrested but later released without charge. The drone, which crashed into the roof of the Prison Officers’ Training College, was carrying mobile phones and suspected drugs, including cannabis and tablets. The contraband is set for forensic examination. Gardaí began an investigation after reports of drone activity near the prison. This incident follows a previous overdose incident involving nine inmates at the same prison, raising concerns about drug smuggling via drones. The Irish Prison Service is collaborating with An Garda Síochána on this matter.

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2026-10-06
Drone crashes during smuggling attempt
A drone attempting to smuggle contraband into Midlands Prison crashed into the Prison Officers’ Training College, leading to two arrests.
Rte.Ie
2026-10-06
Contraband recovered from drone
The drone was found carrying mobile phones and suspected cannabis and tablets, which will be forensically examined.
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What contraband was found?
The drone was carrying mobile phones and suspected drugs, including cannabis and tablets.
What is the current status of the arrested individuals?
One man has been charged and is due in court, while the other was released without charge.
What measures are being taken to address drone smuggling?
The Irish Prison Service is working with An Garda Síochána to investigate and recover drones involved in smuggling attempts.