Valence municipal police intercepted a drone in the Fontbarlettes district during the night of 3 to 4 November 2026.[1] Video operators spotted the woman preparing the drone for takeoff near rue Gounod before officers moved in and detained her.[2] The woman, described as homeless, was arrested at the scene.[1] She was described as being in an irregular situation and was placed in custody at the Valence police station.[1] She was then handed over to national police officers.[2]

Officers found a bundle on a cord attached to the drone holding two mobile phones, 150 grams of cannabis resin and 15 grams of herbal cannabis.[1] The City of Valence gave the same inventory for the sock attached to the drone, listing two mobile phones, 150 grams of cannabis resin and 15 grams of herbal cannabis.[2] The device was apparently about to take off for Valence prison with phones and drugs.[1] The drone was described as clearly intended for delivery inside the Valence penitentiary centre.[2]

The operation followed three other drone interceptions in the previous month by the municipal police, all said to be bound for the Valence penitentiary centre.[1] The woman had already been arrested for similar acts in September and was again placed in custody.[2]