Three men smuggle phones, weapons, and cocaine into Mechelen prison: up to 2 years in prison with suspension

The Mechelen correctional court convicted three Serbians for involvement in a criminal organization smuggling weapons, drugs, and phones into Mechelen prison. One received a two-year sentence, half suspended, while the others got 18 months. The investigation began after incidents in February, including a visit where a kitchen knife was smuggled in clothing. A drone carrying phones was intercepted, and a bread supplier was threatened to smuggle cocaine. Dusan T. and Luka A. were arrested with weapons in their car, while Novak P. fled after piloting another drone. The court confiscated their vehicle.