Prison Drone Delivers Five Guys Burger

A prisoner has claimed to have received a Five Guys burger delivered by drone directly to his cell window, boasting about the unusual feat on TikTok. The inmate described the burger's journey as a "long detour," noting it arrived "soggy and cold" but was "well worth the money."

The controversial clip, which has since been deleted, allegedly garnered over 220,000 views. The Ministry of Justice stated there was insufficient evidence to confirm the claims but initiated requests to remove the content from the social media platform, emphasizing that prisoners caught with mobile phones face additional punishment.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of contraband delivery into prisons, with former inmates revealing that criminal gangs can earn significant sums, up to £50,000 per delivery, by flying drones carrying items such as phones, drugs, and takeaways. A similar incident occurred at HMP Wandsworth, where inmates were filmed consuming smuggled fried chicken meals.

Recent years have seen a surge in drone activity, with HMP Manchester recording at least 220 drop-offs last year, the highest figure in England and Wales. Gangs reportedly use remote-controlled devices to deliver illicit items, with cheap mobile phones fetching up to £2,000 and potent drugs commanding high prices within prison walls. The Ministry of Justice recorded over 1,000 drone 'drops' in 2024 across the prison estate.