Drone Delivers McDonald’s to Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines Inmate
A drone delivered McDonald’s chicken nuggets, fries, sauce, and alcohol to an inmate at Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines prison around three o’clock in the morning last week, Novinky reported.
The inmate simply reached a hand through the cell bars to grab the food bag outside the window. The detection system failed to log the drone because one or more security cameras were out of service.
Guards Missed Delivery Amid Tech Gaps
Guards only realized the prisoner had received the fast-food delivery after a delay, according to TVA Nouvelles. The maximum-security facility, located about 55 kilometers north of Montreal, opened in 1984 to house roughly 90 of the province’s most dangerous offenders.
The Canadian prison service confirmed the incident but withheld specific details due to an ongoing investigation and security reasons. The agency stated broadly that any attempts to smuggle unauthorized items into a correctional facility via drones pose risks to both staff and inmates.
Inmate Mocks Staff Over Security Flaws
The inmate mocked the guards after finishing the meal. “He was eating fries and thought it was very funny,” Mike Bolduc, head of the prison guards’ union, told Le Parisien.
“He laughed and claimed he could have anything delivered here. The detector didn’t pick up the drone. And we’re supposed to be at the cutting edge of technology,” Bolduc added.
Union Warns of Escalating Contraband Risks
“We’ve reached a breaking point where an inmate got a McDonald’s menu. What’s the next step? Will it be a loaded gun? It really terrifies us,” he said.
Guards already face attempts to smuggle ceramic weapons into prisons, which are harder to detect than metal during security checks. “It presents incredible danger,” Bolduc noted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Drone Smuggling
How did the drone bypass security at Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines?
The drone evaded detection because one or more security cameras were out of service during the early morning hours, according to reports from TVA Nouvelles.
What items were delivered by the drone?
The illicit delivery included McDonald’s chicken nuggets, french fries, dipping sauce, and a quantity of alcohol, Novinky reported.
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