Florida Man Facing Federal Charges After Using Drone To Fly Fentanyl Into Prisons

A Florida man is facing federal charges for using drones to smuggle fentanyl and contraband cellphones into prisons across multiple states. Prosecutors allege 45-year-old James Key III conspired to distribute fentanyl from December 2024 to August 2025, targeting facilities in California, Florida, and South Carolina. Key worked with inmates to coordinate drone deliveries, camouflaging fentanyl-laced paper and cellphones to bypass security. Authorities say the combination of deadly drugs and illicit communications enabled further criminal activity behind bars. Key faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine if convicted. (Story URL)