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BBC News
11-07-2025
- BBC News
Teens arrested over Long Lartin prison drone smuggling attempt
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle contraband using a drone into a prison. A package was seized early on Friday after West Mercia Police said they had reports of a drone circling HMP Long Lartin in South Littleton, near Evesham, before 02:00 BST. Officers followed a vehicle they spotted and stopped it on the A46 in Alcester with four people inside, aged 15, 16, 18 and 19. A drone, mobile phones, suspected drugs and drug equipment were found inside the vehicle, a force spokesperson said. Det Ch Insp James Bamber said: "An immediate response from us and good policing work by everyone involved meant we were able to intercept a suspect vehicle before it reached its suspected final destination."The four suspects remain in police custody. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
11-07-2025
- The Independent
Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security prison
Four teenagers have been arrested after reports of a drone circling over a maximum-security jail led to the seizure of contraband including drug paraphernalia. A drone, mobile phones and suspected drugs were also found after a car containing the suspects, aged 15, 16, 18 and 19, was stopped on the A46 in Alcester, Warwickshire. West Mercia Police said a seized 'contraband package' was believed to be intended to be flown into HMP Long Lartin in south Worcestershire in the early hours of Friday. The force said in a statement: 'A report was received shortly before 2am today that a drone was circling the airspace above the prison in South Littleton. ' Inquiries were made and patrol officers were on the tail of a suspect vehicle by 2.25am. 'The car was stopped on the A46 in Alcester with four people inside. 'A quick response and good co-ordinated work meant the contraband package had not made it into the prison and it was seized.' Those arrested were held on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison and remain in police custody. Detective Chief Inspector James Bamber said: 'An immediate response from us and good policing work by everyone involved meant we were able to intercept a suspect vehicle before it reached its suspected final destination.' Anyone who spots a drone near the prison or who has information about other suspicious activity near HMP Long Lartin is urged to report the matter via 999 immediately.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security prison
Four teenagers have been arrested after reports of a drone circling over a maximum-security jail led to the seizure of contraband including drug paraphernalia. A drone, mobile phones and suspected drugs were also found after a car containing the suspects, aged 15, 16, 18 and 19, was stopped on the A46 in Alcester, Warwickshire. West Mercia Police said a seized 'contraband package' was believed to be intended to be flown into HMP Long Lartin in south Worcestershire in the early hours of Friday. The force said in a statement: 'A report was received shortly before 2am today that a drone was circling the airspace above the prison in South Littleton. 'Inquiries were made and patrol officers were on the tail of a suspect vehicle by 2.25am. 'The car was stopped on the A46 in Alcester with four people inside. 'A quick response and good co-ordinated work meant the contraband package had not made it into the prison and it was seized.' Those arrested were held on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison and remain in police custody. Detective Chief Inspector James Bamber said: 'An immediate response from us and good policing work by everyone involved meant we were able to intercept a suspect vehicle before it reached its suspected final destination.' Anyone who spots a drone near the prison or who has information about other suspicious activity near HMP Long Lartin is urged to report the matter via 999 immediately.
