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Florida Deputies Arrest Man After Crashed Drone Found Carrying Meth and Fentanyl

The case highlights law enforcement claims of drone-enabled drug delivery.

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Overview

  • Hillsborough County deputies arrested 49-year-old Jason Brooks in Lutz after a homeowner reported a man banging on their door late at night.
  • Deputies say a crashed drone recovered at the home contained methamphetamine and fentanyl.
  • Body-camera video shows a man identified by police as Brooks telling deputies his drone was in the backyard and that he knocked to avoid trespassing.
  • Brooks faces charges including possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver and operating an unregistered vehicle.
  • Reporters citing the video noted a recovered bag that appeared to read “Share This,” and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.