Quebec man arrested for suspected drone drop at Ontario maximum security prison

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A 40-year-old Montreal man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a suspected drone drop of contraband items at the Millhaven Penitentiary in Bath, Ontario, authorities say. says officers were made aware of the incident on the evening of May 9 at approximately 7:30 p.m., and the man was arrested a couple of hours later at 9 p.m.Police say they located the man on a nearby road and conducted a traffic stop. He was alone in a rental vehicle from Quebec.

“Search of the vehicle revealed five cellular phones and a receipt was found detailing the purchase of SIM cards, and activation of SIM cards,” the OPP’s statement said.Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon shipping The OPP says the accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee, Ont. for further court proceedings at a later date.Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon shippingReadWidespread auroras grace Canadian skies

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