Two men arrested after drone 'seen circling' midland prison

WEST MERCIA POLICE ARRESTED TWO MEN AFTER A DRONE WAS REPORTEDLY SEEN CIRCLING THE AIRSPACE OF HMP LONG LARTIN IN WORCESTERSHIRE 08:46, 21 May 2025 Two men have been arrested after a drone

was reportedly seen circling the airspace of HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire on Monday May 19. West Mercia Police officers arrested two men, aged 19 and 33, after stopping a vehicle 20

minutes after the reported drone sighting on Monday evening. The force say they are working on cracking down on incursions in and around the the Worcestershire prison. READ MORE: The

Birmingham area getting increased police attention as officers close in on six crimes Both men remained in police custody as an investigation continues. Article continues below A West Mercia

Police spokesperson said on May 20: "Officers acted quickly to make two arrests after a drone was seen circling the airspace of HMP Long Lartin yesterday (Monday 19 May). "The

sighting was reported shortly before 10.30pm and responding officers stopped a suspect vehicle around twenty minutes later. "A drone was recovered from the car and the occupants of the

vehicle, two men aged 19 and 33, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison. "The 33-year-old man was further arrested for driving

whilst under the influence of drugs. "Both men remain in police custody as enquiries continue." Detective Chief Inspector 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. Article continues below “Our response to the issue is not slowing down and we will

continue our sustained efforts to detect and disrupt drones around the prison.”