Man arrested in Niš for attempting to smuggle pistol into prison via drone

Authorities in Niš, Serbia, have arrested a 49-year-old man identified as D.R. for allegedly planning to use a drone to deliver a firearm into a local correctional facility. The arrest occurred after police gathered intelligence and intercepted a taxi carrying the suspect. During the stop, officers discovered a pistol loaded with eight bullets, along with a drone and its remote control.

The incident highlights a novel method being explored to bypass prison security. The suspect's alleged intent to use aerial technology for smuggling contraband raises concerns about evolving tactics in illicit activities targeting correctional institutions.

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Police stopped the suspect's taxi and found a pistol with eight bullets and a drone with a remote control.

D.R. has been detained for up to 48 hours and will be brought before the higher public prosecutor in Niš. He faces criminal charges related to the illegal production, possession, carrying, and trafficking of weapons and explosives. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of the alleged plot and any potential accomplices.

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The suspect has been detained for up to 48 hours and will be brought before the higher public prosecutor in Niš with a criminal complaint for illegal production, possession, carrying, and trafficking of weapons and explosives.