Six men arrested over suspected drone smuggling attempt at Isle of Sheppey prison

Kent Police has announced the arrest of six men following a suspected attempt to use drones to deliver contraband into a prison on the Isle of Sheppey.

Six men have been arrested after a suspected attempt to smuggle contraband into a prison on the Isle of Sheppey using drones was uncovered, Kent Police has said. The force announced the arrests via social media. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 8 November 2026. Those arrested include five men from London aged 21, 23, 23, 25 and 30, and a 24-year-old man from Birmingham. Packages containing suspected drugs and mobile phones were recovered.

No information has been disclosed about charges or court proceedings. The Isle of Sheppey sits within the Swale district of Kent and is home to more than one custodial establishment.

Kent Police has not released further details about how the suspected attempt was detected or whether any items reached the prison.

Source: @kent_police

Published: 10 November 2026