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Aug 24, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Man charged over attempted $1m drone drug delivery
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A 47-year-old man has been charged with five counts of supplying dangerous drugs into a correctional facility after a drone was intercepted over the Townsville Correctional Complex on May 17. Officers found a package attached to the drone carrying methylamphetamine, GBL, prescription drugs, syringes, a glass pipe, and a mobile phone with a SIM card.
WHO: Queensland Corrective Services
WHAT: A 47-year-old man was charged over an attempted drone delivery of illicit drugs into a Townsville prison.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 4:13 AM ET
WHERE: Townsville Correctional Complex, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
WHY: The charge relates to an intercepted drone carrying contraband into the Townsville Correctional Complex.
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