I plan on using a drop for the first time soon but I have a few questions before I do.
From what I hear controlled deliveries are always done in person. They would never put a controlled delivery on your doorstep or leave it in the mailbox. Does this mean that I'm safe if I order things that need to be left in the mailbox? If the tracking number says it's delivered and it's in the mailbox then it's extremely unlikely that it's a CD, correct?
Inb4 ship it to your house. I live with family, I have large amounts of drugs, and last year I had a package from China never show up. This address is burned.
From what I've seen there are a few possible scenarios. They could require a signature. They could put a device in the package that alerts them when it's exposed to light (=opened). They could use the package as evidence to perform physical surveillance and then search your trash or follow your car and execute a traffic stop on some excuse. They could monitor the house and arrest you as you open the mailbox to take out the package.
... That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Remember that the DEA are more than a set of standard procedures and will get creative if they're hunting a bust. Good luck and stay safe!