Arrests Over Prison Package

A man and a woman have been arrested in the Westbury area after suspicious activity at HMP Erlestoke. Police officers were called to the prison yesterday (Tuesday 4th January) afternoon after a package containing drugs and mobile phones was allegedly thrown into the site. A male suspect was identified leaving the scene on foot and then in a vehicle. When the car was later stopped, a 28-year-old man from Bridgwater and a 27-year-old woman from Exeter were arrested on suspicion of conveying a prohibited article into a prison. They have both been released under investigation.