By C1 Staff
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — The Cayman Island prison service is utilizing unmanned drones in its effort to battle contraband.
The drones, supplied by AirVu, are outfitted with cameras and are used to patrol the perimeter of a facility, watching for potential offenders to throw contraband over the fence, according to the Caribbean News Now.
Prison Director Neil Lavis said he’s been pleased with the results so far, saying the drones don’t get tired, don’t need a drink and don’t need to take a break.
Lavis said he heard that prisoners were attempting to use drones to smuggle contraband into facilities, so he decided to turn that on its head.
“We are always trying to be on the cutting edge in the fight against drugs and contraband getting into the prisons,” Lavis said, though he would not give details as to how many drones are being used and from where they are deployed, citing security concerns.
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) may also soon begin using drones to help with search and rescue operations.