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A Drone Struck a House And Caused a Fire. Police Believe it Was Headed for a Georgia Prison

by Crime ReportsApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

A drone carrying drugs and a cell phone slammed into the side of a house in Glennville. Now the state is investigating whether it was meant to drop contraband inside a nearby prison. 🚁 Why It Matters: A smuggling attempt that could’ve endangered an entire neighborhood raises new alarms about drones and prison security, which […]

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