prisons

A small drone flying above a prison wall, illustrating counter-drone security concerns at correctional facilities.

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Dutch prisons get legal authority to disrupt hostile drones from July 2026

From 1 July 2026, Dutch prison staff will be legally empowered to disrupt or disable drones threatening high-security facilities, aiming to curb drone-enabled contraband smuggling and related security risks.

A small drone flying above a prison wall, illustrating the threat of contraband delivery by UAV.

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UK launches £1.85m contest to neutralise prison smuggling drones

The UK is funding a £1.85m innovation contest to develop technologies that can safely neutralise drones after restricted-airspace breaches near prisons and other sensitive sites.