3 from metro Atlanta accused of flying drone to deliver contraband into GA prison

Three people were arrested after deputies said they attempted to use a drone to smuggle contraband into a Georgia prison.

On March 7, around 11:48 p.m., Washington County deputies were called to West Brown Drive in Davisoro regarding several suspicious people.

The sheriff’s office later learned the individuals were in Davisboro attempting a prison drop at Washington State Prison.

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During the investigation, deputies said they seized a drone, a drone controller connected to a cell phone, and drawstring bags containing marijuana, tobacco, and Promethazine…

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