Derbyshire Man Arrested With Drugs Drone At Lancashire Prison

Police in Leyland, Lancashire, arrested a 39-year-old man from Derbyshire after reports of a drone circling over HMP Garth prison led to the discovery of a significant quantity of drugs, a drone, and an offensive weapon in his vehicle. The man was taken into custody on suspicion of conveying illegal items into the prison and possession of an offensive weapon. Authorities emphasized that the seizure prevented contraband from entering the prison, which helps combat the exploitation of vulnerable individuals both inside and outside the facility. Lancashire Police warned that drone operators involved in smuggling illicit items face up to 10 years in prison and pledged to continue efforts to detect and disrupt drone activity around HMP Garth. The police urged the public to report any suspicious drone activity near the prison via emergency services. This incident highlights ongoing challenges prisons face with drones being used to transport contraband and the law enforcement response to such threats.