Four men were arrested after officers from GMP’s Specialist Operations unit stopped a vehicle on Blackfriars shortly before midnight on Monday 6 April 2026.
After the suspects were detained, a drone alongside other items was found within the vehicle.
Four men aged between 24 and 34 were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to convey prohibited articles into a prison. They remain in custody for questioning.
Detective Sergeant Carla Dalton of GMP’s City of Manchester North Challenger & Prison Team said: “These arrests mark another important step in our wider efforts to tackle organised crime at its roots and make our streets safer.
“Criminal networks often attempt to use prisons and drones to co‑ordinate serious offences, including drug supply, violence and exploitation.
“Our officers are determined to prevent this and ensure those responsible are identified, disrupted and brought to justice.
“We will continue working closely with prisons across Greater Manchester to protect our communities and will take robust action against anyone who seeks to undermine public safety.”
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