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Daring Drone Smuggling Busted at Prison
In a growing trend of high-tech crime, a Montgomery man has been arrested in connection with a drone smuggling operation targeting the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. Court records reveal that 34-year-old Jesse Mainor attempted to deliver contraband to inmates using a drone, a tactic that has become increasingly common in prison-related crimes.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 29, when law enforcement officials apprehended Mainor after he allegedly tried to smuggle 29 cell phones and approximately 316 grams of marijuana into the facility. The drone smuggling scheme was reportedly uncovered after officers tracked the drone's activity and observed suspicious behavior near the prison grounds.
According to court documents, Mainor not only attempted to drop contraband but also used the drone to capture images of the prison, possibly to help plan the delivery route or future smuggling attempts. Authorities say he exceeded speeds of 90 miles per hour in an effort to flee after the operation was discovered.
The charges against Mainor are serious and extensive. He faces two counts of illegal drone operations, attempting to distribute controlled substances, possession of a cell phone with intent to deliver to inmates, marijuana possession, and attempting to elude law enforcement. The drone smuggling incident has triggered heightened security measures and renewed conversations about prison safety and modern contraband delivery methods.
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