Mr. Kirkup asked about illegal drone activity around WA prisons and detention centres since January 1, 2017. The Department of Justice reported no confirmed instances.

AnsweredQoN 1999Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 September 2017
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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Since 1 January 2017 have there been any reported instances of drones being illegally operated around, or landing within, a prison or detention centre, and if so: (a) on what date did the sighting or landing occur; (b) at what prison or detention centre did the sighting or landing occur; and (c) was any investigation undertaken into the origin or purpose of the drone operator, and if not why not?

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Answered
11 October 2017
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
8 days
The Department of Justice advises that:
(a) – (c) No Remotely Piloted Aircrafts have been confirmed to have operated around, or landed within, a prison or detention centre.

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