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South Korean drug lord's daring prison escape bid foiled by heavy-duty drone plan
Philippine authorities have uncovered an audacious escape plot involving a South Korean drug trafficker who reportedly intended to use an industrial-grade drone to flee prison. The inmate had planned to strap himself to the unmanned aircraft capable of carrying up to 75 kilograms.
LSN Singapore ·
Prison officials in the Philippines discovered the elaborate escape scheme during a routine security investigation, revealing that the incarcerated South Korean national had arranged for an industrial drone to be deployed in an attempt to breach the facility's perimeter. According to reports, the individual intended to attach himself to the heavy-duty unmanned aircraft, which had been specifically selected for its substantial payload capacity.
The drone in question was engineered to carry approximately 75 kilograms, providing sufficient weight capacity for the planned operation. The discovery of the scheme prompted immediate action by prison authorities to prevent the escape attempt and enhance security measures at the facility.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by correctional institutions across Southeast Asia in combating increasingly sophisticated escape attempts. Prison officials have not disclosed additional details regarding how the plot was uncovered or whether other individuals were involved in the scheme.
The South Korean detainee remains in custody pending further investigation into the escape bid. Philippine prison authorities have indicated they are reviewing security protocols to prevent similar attempts in the future.