DEA Utilizes Apple AirTag for Covert Narcotics Tracking
TL;DR
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency used an AirTag to track illegal drug making paraphernalia sent from China to a narcotics manufacturer in the U.S. The DEA opted to stick an AirTag inside the package to track its movements, which appears to be the first time an AirTag has been used in such a way. The recipient of the package was ultimately not charged in federal court, but he did end up being charged by the state of Massachusetts where the package was delivered.
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