Police have arrested two men after a drone was spotted flying over HMP Long Lartin in South Littleton, Worcestershire late on Monday night (18 August).
The drone is reported to have dropped a package of suspected contraband into the high-security prison before flying away. Officers quickly launched an investigation and tracked a blue Seat Leon believed to be linked to the incident through the West Midlands.
A police spokesperson confirmed:
“Two men remain in custody as enquiries continue. We are working with prison staff to ensure all evidence is secured and no further contraband is introduced.”
The incident comes amid growing concerns about drones being used to deliver drugs, phones and weapons to inmates at UK prisons.
