Nottinghamshire Police arrest three people after drone drops package of suspected phones and drugs into HMP Lowdham Grange

Police arrested three suspects and seized a drone from a car boot after a package of suspected phones and drugs was dropped into a prison.

Staff at HMP Lowdham Grange reported a package suspected to contain mobile phones, cables, chargers, and drugs had been dropped behind the prison walls around 10.25am on Sunday, August 10.

Officers on patrol spotted a vehicle reported to be involved shortly afterwards, and pulled it over on Colwick Loop Road, Carlton.

Three people inside the car were detained, and a drone was discovered in the boot during searches.

Two women, aged 19 and 46, and an 18-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of conveying prohibited items into a prison.

The man was further held on suspicion of driving without a licence or insurance.

The package was seized by prison staff.

Detective Sergeant Nathan Bingham, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers from teams across the force are working hard alongside prison staff to prevent drone drops and other incursions into prisons.

“This car stop was a great example of our ongoing efforts, highlighting teamwork between the prison authorities, force control room and officers which allowed us to detain three suspects and recover a drone.

“Smuggling drugs and other items into a prison is a serious offence because it can cause a host of problems and dangers for both inmates and staff.”