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- On February 12, a drone and a black bag were found on Armavir penitentiary grounds.
- The bag reportedly contained mobile phones and other items.
- Authorities initiated appropriate measures in response to the discovery.
- Details about the incident have not been disclosed publicly.
An unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, was discovered on February 12 within the Armavir correctional facility’s grounds, along with a black bag that authorities say contained mobile phones and other items.
Officials said the drone and the black bag were found inside the facility’s territory, and authorities promptly initiated security measures in response to the incident.
Incidents involving drones and contraband have become a growing concern for correctional facilities around the world, with authorities increasingly investing in detection technologies and procedures to intercept unauthorized aerial devices.
Within Armenia, the Armavir facility is among the sites where authorities are vigilant about illicit items entering through unconventional means, and this event has prompted a review of current security practices. Officials did not provide further details about the incident, including whether any investigation is underway.
The incident underscores the evolving security challenges facing correctional facilities as drone technology advances; authorities will likely review and strengthen surveillance and response measures to prevent similar incursions in the future.
These developments illustrate the broader challenge of prison security in the drone era; as technology evolves, facilities like Armavir may need to expand surveillance, training, and rapid-response capabilities to deter and address similar incursions.