The union of prison officers in Canada warned of serious security breaches after a drone delivered a meal from McDonald's including fried chicken pieces, french fries, and sauces, along with alcoholic beverages, to the window of an inmate's cell at a maximum-security prison in Quebec.
The union stated that the drone delivered the order around three a.m. on Thursday to the Special Handling Unit at the Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines facility, where highly dangerous and violent prisoners are held.
Mike Bolduc, the regional president of the union of prison officers in Canada, pointed out that the incident highlights increasing concerns about contraband being smuggled into prisons through drones, such as mobile phones and knives.
Bolduc warned that this incident raises questions about the next step, cautioning against the potential use of drones to smuggle firearms, and considering the incident as a wake-up call for the authorities concerned.
The union called for the installation of protective nets to prevent drones from reaching the prisons, affirming that this step is necessary to enhance security measures and protect prison facilities.
For its part, the Canadian Correctional Service announced that the incident is currently under review, and it refused to provide additional details for security reasons. It confirmed that it relies on multiple measures to prevent the introduction of contraband, including detection and inspection technologies, intelligence gathering, and cooperation with police and relevant agencies.
