Breakingnews.Ie Drones Used for Drug Delivery to Dublin Prison: Two Arrested
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- •Two Dublin men arrested for using a drone to deliver drugs to Cloverhill Prison.
- •Drugs valued at €6,422 were seized during the operation.
- •The arrests are part of a larger initiative to prevent drug smuggling into prisons.
Two men from Dublin have been arrested and charged for allegedly using a drone to deliver over €6,000 worth of drugs into Cloverhill Prison. The men, aged 25 and 30, were apprehended on March 28, 2026, during a Garda surveillance operation aimed at preventing drug smuggling into prisons. They face charges including unlawful possession of cannabis, heroin, and other controlled substances, as well as using a drone for drug delivery. The Gardaí reported that drugs were found near the drone and its controller, which had been activated. The men have been granted bail with conditions, including a prohibition on drone activity. The case is set to continue in court in September 2026. This incident is part of a broader effort by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking into correctional facilities.
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