Published January 29, 2024

An attempt to deliver drugs via drone to the Hull detention facility on January 26 was short-lived after the aircraft was spotted over the facility. Gatineau Police were notified of the sighting over the facility on rue Saint-François slightly before 11:00 am.

The Gatineau Police Public Relations Officer Andrée East stated that, upon arriving at the scene, the police officer was met by an officer of the facility who had detained a suspect vehicle containing three male passengers. A fourth male who was exiting a wooded area not far from the drone sighting was later found by the police officer.

All four men were arrested and transported to the police station. East said those involved were Ontarians ranging from 18 to 34 years of age.

Two of the four signed a promise to appear, and the others were released without any accusation. East said the police service will be seeking charges for drug trafficking.

Photo caption: The City of Gatineau Police Service have arrested four men in connection with an attempt to deliver drugs into the Hull detention facility.

Photo credit: The City of Gatineau Police Service Facebook

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