3 men are being sought by Police after a drone – thought to be dropping contraband into HMP Isle of Wight – was seized near the prison walls last night (Tuesday).
It was just before 18:30 that 3 men were sighted controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle from fields behind St Mary’s Hospital, just off the main Newport to Cowes road at Parkhurst.
When rumbled by members of the public, the pilot lost control and crashed the drone into a tree near to Hewitt Crescent.
All 3 males made a run for it ahead of Police being called.
Officers swiftly attended the scene and conducted a local area search, but failed to locate their suspects.
However, it has been confirmed that officers seized not only a drone but an accompanying package too. The assistance of firefighters was called upon to dislodge the drone from a tree.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has refused to confirm to Island Echo what was contained within the 20x10cm package.
Enquiries remain ongoing to examine the drone and identify the owner.
Hope they are caught
Phew… that was worth typing
Genius, a day after it was reported on the BBC that it was a national problem, the IW massif decide to join in!