Drone Delivered McDonald's and Alcohol to Prison in Canada
In one of Canada's most secure prison units, a prisoner was supplied with a McDonald's menu and alcohol by drone. The incident highlighted security gaps.
The incident at the Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines prison in Quebec, Canada, has opened a debate over security measures. On 15 October 2026, around 03:00 a.m., a drone delivered food and alcohol to the cell window of a prisoner in the high‑security prison's special surveillance unit. The delivery included McDonald's French fries, chicken nuggets, sauce, and an alcoholic beverage.
Security Cameras Failed to Spot the Drone
Prison officers noticed the prisoner, who was reported to be intoxicated, and the remnants of food in his cell during morning checks. According to information in Canadian press, the drone was not caught by external security cameras or existing drone‑detection technology. It was reported that the delivery was made through the gap between the chain‑link fence and the cell window. It was also reported that the window had been broken from the inside.
Union Issues Greater Threat Warning
Frédérick Lebeau, national president of the Canada Corrections Employees Union, said the incident should not be viewed merely as a food delivery. Lebeau warned that the same method could be used to bring firearms or ceramic knives into the prison. The union said concerns about staff safety have grown due to rising violence incidents in prisons.
New Measures on the Agenda in the Prison
Canada Islah Service is tightening security measures to prevent the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and other prohibited substances into prisons. The institution spokesperson Kevin Antonucci announced that physical measures to block drone deliveries have been implemented at the Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines facility. These measures include network systems. Officials pointed out that the existing security infrastructure needs to be upgraded.
Drone-Based Illicit Goods Delivery Is a Nationwide Problem
Prison officials and union representatives say that smuggling prohibited items via drone has previously been a problem in Canadian correctional institutions. It is stated that existing radio-frequency detection systems are inadequate at identifying new‑generation drone models. After the incident, security measures are being reassessed, but no definitive decision has been announced to the public regarding possible disciplinary sanctions or additional charges against the inmate.
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