Bedfordshire Police have confirmed that smugglers attempted to use a drone to send drugs, screwdrivers, a knife and a mobile phone to inmates at a high-security prison.
The package containing the contraband was only spotted by staff after the remote-controlled aircraft became entangled in barbed wire surrounding Bedford Prison.
A spokesman for the force said
"Both the device and the contents of the package are currently being examined and investigations are ongoing."
This is believed to be the first attempt to use a drone for smuggling a package into a UK prison.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons has already warned that preventing the trafficking of unauthorised substances is one of the biggest challenges that jail guards face.
The unmanned aerial vehicles are causing a headache for aviation and security officials, and the Government is yet to introduce tighter regulations surrounding drones.
A 42-year-old man is due to appear in court next month on suspicion of flying a drone over key London landmarks without seeking permission from the Civil Aviation Authority.
In December, the British Airline Pilots Association warned that drones could cause a major collision with a passenger plane unless tougher rules are enforced.
source- sky news
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