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Prison Officer Seriously Injured in HMP Long Lartin Stabbing

A 25-year-old prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was seriously injured after being stabbed by a 22-year-old inmate with a weapon smuggled into the prison, possibly via drone; the officer underwent emergency surgery and is now stable; this is the third attack at a Category A prison i...

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Record Drug Seizures in France Highlight Escalating Narcotics Trade

French customs reported record 2024 seizures: 111 tons of narcotics (up 74% from 2023), including 53.5 tons of cocaine (up 130%), 21 million counterfeit goods, and 488 tons of contraband tobacco; the increase reflects escalating drug trafficking and organized crime.

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Federal Prison Camp Closures Highlight Need for Community-Based Alternatives

The Bureau of Prisons is closing seven federal prison camps due to high costs and security issues related to rampant contraband, specifically cell phones; expanding community-based alternatives like halfway houses and home confinement is proposed as a more effective and cost-efficient solution.

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Drone Smuggling Threat at HMP Long Lartin

West Mercia Police reported seizing seven drones and arresting 18 people near HMP Long Lartin, a high-security prison in Worcestershire, over the past year due to ongoing drone drops of contraband, despite a no-fly zone and new laws.

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Drone Smuggling Spikes Near UK Prison

Residents near HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire report a sharp rise in illegal drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs and phones, prompting concerns about national security and prompting a response from prison authorities and local police.

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HMP Parc: 17 Inmate Deaths Amidst Contraband Smuggling Crisis

Seventeen inmates have died this year at HMP Parc in Bridgend, UK, with contraband entering via drone drops, staff corruption, and hidden in nappies; several staff have been arrested.

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