ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — B.C. prisons are facing a wave of violence unseen by even veteran correctional officers, spurred by drone drops of drugs and weapons, and the union representing guards says it’s worsening a mental health crisis among its members.

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers said Wednesday that prisons have become “overwhelmed” by the surge in drone drops in correctional facilities.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — B.C. prisons are facing a wave of violence unseen by even veteran correctional officers, spurred by drone drops of drugs and weapons, and…{ai:summary}<p>BC prisons plagued by unprecedented violence from drone-delivered drugs and weapons, worsening mental health crisis among guards. Union warns of overwhelming surge in drone drops in correctional facilities. #crime</p>

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

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