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Brisbane prison locked down by drones for second time in month
Drones have locked down a south-east Queensland prison for the second time in less than a month, according to a spokeswoman for Queensland Corrective Services.
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre, located in the outer-Brisbane suburb of Darra, was locked down and searched on Tuesday after two drones were seen "flying near or over the prison".
Queensland Corrective Services said prison staff remain vigilant for more unlawful drone flights. (File Image)Credit: Darrian Trayno
The QCS spokeswoman said the drones did not land within prison grounds, but the facility was searched anyway and no contraband was found.
The QCS spokeswoman said investigations into Tuesday's incident at the Arthur Gorrie facility was being investigated but there was no indication it was linked to the previous incidents.
QCS Commissioner Peter Martin described the incidents in July as "ill-conceived stunt(s)".
Trials began last month at Woodford Correctional Centre to detect drones and track drones' source using radio waves.
Drone laws prohibit the use of drones over restricted areas and areas where emergency operations are under way and require drones to only be flown during the day and within sight of the operator.
The maximum penalty for flying a drone in a correctional facility is two years imprisonment or a $12,615 fine.