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Man arrested after reports of drone flying over prison

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A man has been arrested after a drone was reportedly flown over HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire early this morning. 

Police spotted a black Audi near the prison around 2:50am, which later was found abandoned in Ullington. 

Inside, officers recovered a drone, suspected contraband, and mobile phones. 

A man in his 20s was arrested nearby on suspicion of trying to smuggle items into the prison.

Two others remain at large.

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