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BBC News
11-08-2025
- BBC News
Two arrests after drone flown over HMP Long Lartin
Two men were arrested after a drone was flown over a prison and contraband seized from a car, police were called to a report of a drone over HMP Long Lartin, in South Littleton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, at about 21:30 BST on a short pursuit, a car was stopped on the A46, near Simon de Montfort Bridge, where a drone battery and cannabis were found inside the vehicle, West Mercia Police arrested pair, aged 25 and 28, were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison, the force added. Officers said a drone and other items were also discovered after a further search with a dog unit in the nearby Ch Insp James Bamber said the force currently had two people in custody after officers intercepted a suspect vehicle linked to the drone sighting."Contraband believed to be intended for behind the prison walls was seized from the car along with a drone," he added."We are continuing in our efforts to detect and disrupt drone activity over the prison, and build a greater intelligence picture to ultimately dismantle the organised crime groups behind the operations." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Two arrested after drone spotted above HMP Long Lartin
Two men have been arrested after a drone was seen circling above a device was spotted hovering in the airspace of HMP Long Lartin in South Littleton, Worcestershire, at about 22:30 BST on stopped a car about 20 minutes later and found a drone in the vehicle, West Mercia Police men, aged 19 and 33, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison. The older man was also arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs. Both remain in custody while inquiries Ch Insp James Bamber said: "We are continuing to crack down on incursions around HMP Long Lartin and have seized another drone suspected to be used in criminal activity."Six weeks ago, two other men were arrested after a similar incident at the jail, and police said they had intercepted seven other drones and arrested 18 people in the past year. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
