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<p>We take a zero tolerance approach to smuggling of contraband into prisons and work
closely with the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to ensure those caught
are prosecuted.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, a range of methods to counter the threat
posed by drones are being trialled and evaluated for their effectiveness across the
prison estate.</p><p> </p><p>We have already introduced new legislation to further
strengthen our powers, making it illegal to land a drone in a prison or to use a drone
to drop in contraband.</p><p> </p><p>We have had successful prosecutions due to intelligence
led operations and working closely with the local police forces to prevent the use
of drones to smuggle contraband into prisons.</p><p> </p><p>To date, there has been
a total of 35 arrests and 11 convictions of criminals involved in drone activity –
resulting in those convicted sentenced to a total of more than 40 years in jail.</p>
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