Smuggling drugs into Maidstone prison

<strong></strong>Police have arrested a man for attempting to smuggle drugs into Maidstone prison after CCTV operators believed they saw someone throwing a package onto the roof of the prison. <br />Town centre patrols were alerted by CCTV during the evening of 10 December and later arrested a 42-year-old man for possession of cannabis resin and intending to supply a Class A drug.<br />Special Constable Aaron Butcher, who made the arrest, commented: ‘We are aware of alleged incidents when drugs have found their way into the prison and we are currently working to tackle this issue. The arrest shows we take these kinds of offences extremely seriously and we will continue to investigate incidents and arrest those responsible.’

Smuggling drugs into Maidstone prison

Police have arrested a man for attempting to smuggle drugs into Maidstone prison after CCTV operators believed they saw someone throwing a p...

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