11 Arrested in West Virginia for Attempting to Deliver Drugs to Federal Prison via Drones

The suspects, including a juvenile, face charges ranging from contraband introduction to operating drones unlawfully.

West Virginia authorities arrested 11 suspects, including one minor, for allegedly using drones to deliver drugs into a federal prison.
The investigation began last November after increased drone activity was reported near the Federal Correctional Institution in Welch, West Virginia.
Charges include attempt to introduce contraband, unlawful drone operation, and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
One suspect, Jose Sanchez Rodriguez, was found dead after fleeing deputies, with his cause of death pending.
Most suspects are held at the Southwestern Regional Jail in Holden, with bonds set between $20,000 and $150,000.