Two arrested after drone spotted over prison
Officers responded to a report of a drone over the prison around 9.30pm yesterday.
Last updated 11th Aug 2025
Two people were arrested yesterday following a drone sighting over HMP Long Lartin.
Officers responded to a report of a drone over the prison around 9.30pm and quickly identified a suspect vehicle.
Following a short pursuit, a car was successfully stung and stopped on the A46 near the Simon De Montfort Bridge. A drone battery and cannabis were found in the vehicle.
A drone and other items were then discovered after a further search with a dog unit in the nearby area.
Two men, aged 25 and 28, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison.
Detective Chief Inspector James Bamber said: “We currently have two people in police custody after officers successfully intercepted a suspect vehicle linked to a drone sighting over HMP Long Lartin.
“Contraband believed to be intended for behind the prison walls was seized from the car along with a drone.
“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.”