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  • How a late-night drone drop near Waverly led to a $324K bust

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• Drone drops $324K in contraband at Virginia prison (progress-index.com) — A late-night drone drop of drugs and tobacco at Sussex I State Prison, located near Waverly, led officers to seize contraband valued at more than $324,000. State corrections officials say the incident highlights increasingly sophisticated smuggling tactics and are asking anyone with information to contact their Office of Law Enforcement Services.
   

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