Prison Parcel Panic: Package Thrown Into Erlestoke Jail Sparks Police Chase
Suspicious Package Thrown Over Prison Wall
Just after 3pm on January 4th, police were alerted to a suspicious package being tossed onto the grounds of Erlestoke Prison. Witnesses spotted a man dashing away on foot before hopping into a getaway vehicle that sped off from the scene.
High-Speed Manhunt Ends in Arrests
Officers swung into action, tracking the vehicle to nearby Westbury. There, a man abandoned the car and bolted across local fields. A thorough search ended with the arrest of a 28-year-old Bridgwater man on suspicion of smuggling prohibited items into the prison.
In addition, a 27-year-old woman from Exeter was also detained on the same suspicion. Both have been questioned and released under investigation as police delve deeper into the incident.
Wiltshire Police Crack Down on Prison Smuggling
“This was excellent work by officers who conducted extensive searches to locate and arrest a man linked to suspicious activity near Erlestoke Prison,” said a Wiltshire Police spokesperson. “We will keep patrolling the area and working closely with prison staff. Anyone caught trying to throw banned items into the prison will face strict action. This behaviour is completely unacceptable.”
