Two men have been arrested after a drone was spotted flying over HMP Long Lartin, sparking a swift police response and the recovery of suspected class-A drugs and prescription medication.
West Mercia Police were alerted to the drone activity shortly before 11.30pm on Monday, April 14, after the unmanned aerial vehicle was seen circling the restricted airspace above the high-security prison near Evesham.
Quick Response Leads to Arrests
Responding officers intercepted a suspect vehicle just before midnight, where they seized a drone found in the rear seats and conducted a search of the car. Inside, they discovered a quantity of suspected class A drugs and prescription pills, believed to be intended for illegal delivery into the prison.
This incident is the latest in a series of crackdowns on organised efforts to breach prison security using drones.
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West Mercia Police are urging anyone with information about illegal drone activity around prisons to report it immediately by calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
