| Incident | Delivery of parcel by drone at the remand center of Basse-Terre |
| Date | During the night of September 23 to 24, 2023 at 2:25 a.m. |
| Union | UFAP UNSa Justice calls for security measures |
| Requests | Installation of protective fences on walking courses and setting up a anti-drone system |
| Objective | Strengthen the security and prevent new intrusions |
On the night of September 23 to 24, 2023, a new incident occurred at the Basse-Terre remand center, where around ten package were dropped by drone. Faced with this recurring problem, UFAP UNSa Justice requires the implementation of measures to protection reinforced, in particular the installation of protective fences on all walking courses. The union also calls for the implementation of a system anti-drone to secure the establishment and prevent future incidents.
On the night of September 23 to 24, 2023, a drone dropped several packages at the Basse-Terre remand center, causing concern and anger from the UFAP UNSa Justice union. The latter strongly demanded the establishment of reinforced security measures, in particular the installation of anti-drone systems and protective fences in the walking courtyards.
Drone delivery incident at the Basse-Terre remand center
The latest incident occurred around 2:25 a.m., with the intrusion of a drone carrying around ten packages intended for detainees. This type of incident is unfortunately becoming recurrent, and the prison guards must face a growing technological threat. Packages often contain prohibited items such as cell phones, drugs or other illegal substances.
The reaction of the UFAP UNSa Justice
Following this event, UFAP UNSa Justice immediately reiterated its request for the implementation of specific protection measures. The union demands the installation of protective fences on all the promenades of the new Basse-Terre Prison as well as efficient anti-drone devices to prevent future illegal deliveries.
Clear demands and specific expectations
Union representatives expressed frustration with a situation that directly jeopardizes the safety of corrections officers and inmates. They demand concrete and rapid actions from the authorities to counter these increasingly sophisticated acts of smuggling. Find more details on this request here: UFAP UNSa Justice – Delivery by Drone.
A national problem
This type of incident is unfortunately not isolated. The problem of contraband drones affects several prison establishments in France. In Perpignan, prison officers also denounce these actions and demand the urgent implementation of anti-drone systems to stem this phenomenon. More information on the situation in Perpignan is available here: Perpignan – Prison Center.
The proposed initiatives
To respond to these challenges, several proposals have been put forward. One of the suggestions is the restructuring of security forces in order to effectively redeploy personnel on the ground. Other initiatives concern the development of secure infrastructure, the modernization of surveillance systems and the establishment of appropriate technological barriers. You can learn more by consulting investigation report no. 2111 of the National Assembly: Investigation report – 15th legislature.
Provisional conclusion
UFAP UNSa Justice continues to press for appropriate security measures to be adopted quickly. The security of remand centers, the prevention of contraband and the protection of prison staff remain at the heart of concerns in this period of technological and security change.
Safety Measures Comparator
| Incident | Dropping packages by drone |
| Place | Basse-Terre remand center |
| Date | September 23-24, 2023 |
| Hour | 2h25 |
| Demand of the UFAP UNSa Justice | Protective measures |
| Specific requirements | Installation of protective mesh |
| Other requests | Anti-drone system |
| Caution | Repeated incidents |
- Incident: Dropping packages by drone
- Place: Basse-Terre remand center
- Date: Night of September 23 to 24, 2023
- Hour: Around 2:25 a.m.
- Number of packages: About ten
- Union: UFAP UNSa Justice
- Requirement: Protective measures
- Protection requested: Installation of fences in walking yards
- Desired system: Installation of anti-drone devices
- Context: Repeated drone delivery incidents