Criminals are starting to use technology to 'get the job done.' Last week, a Texas man was arrested for attempting to deliver crystal meth, pressed THC, prepaid smartphones, and mp3 players.to prisoners by drone to prisoners at Federal Medical Center Fort Worth. According to a press release issued by the United States Department of Justice, a Smithville man who allegedly flew a drone loaded with drugs and other contraband into prison has been federally charged! Bryant LeRay Henderson, 42, was arrested at his residence in Smithville on Thursday.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The drone crashed inside a secure, fenced-in yard near the prison’s HVAC shop, where staff recovered it. Affixed to the drone was a package containing 46 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 87 grams of pressed THC, two prepaid smartphones, and nine mp3 players.  Law enforcement pulled surveillance video from a nearby high school and observed a young male drive up in a red Chevy Tahoe. After a little detective work, they found Mr. Henderson’s debit card inside of the vehicle.  Also confiscated were a DJI drone controller, various drone accessories, 18 smartphones, tobacco products, and vacuum-packed containers with steroid labels connected to a fishing line and a key ring. Getting contraband to prisoners by drone is something that has started to trend among criminals.

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IF CONVICTED:

If convicted he faces up to 45 years total in prison: 20 years for attempting to provide contraband in prison, 5 years for serving as an airman without an airman’s certificate, and 20 years for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Read the full story.

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