Warning issued around flying drones over HMP Stoke Heath
Officers are appealing for any sightings to be reported
West Mercia Police have issued a warning after recent sightings of drones over a prison in Market Drayton.
They're warning that anyone caught flying drones in the airspace over HMP Stoke Heath, a men's prison and young offender institution, will be dealt with.
Officers say drones are often used to drop contraband like drugs and phones into prisons.
PC Iain Mcintosh said: “As always, our local communities are our eyes and ears on the ground, and the intelligence we gather from them is invaluable.
“Information which has previously been reported to us in relation to drone sightings has been investigated thoroughly, and we ask our communities is to continue to report information to us.
“We also want to know about any suspicious acting vehicles; offenders may repeatedly drive around the areas surrounding the prison to find a location where they can fly a drone from.
“If you witness any suspicious activity or see a drone in the airspace near to the prison, call us immediately.
“We will not stop in our pursuit of these criminals, to tear down the OCG’s behind the operations, and to put a stop to the activity fuelling organised crime and impacting our communities.”
Anyone wishing to report sightings to officers can do so by clicking here.