Police arrested three suspects and seized a drone from a car boot minutes after a package 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 (10 August).
Minutes later, officers on patrol spotted a vehicle reported to be involved and pulled it over in 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.”
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