Three people have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling near The Mount prison in Bovingdon.
At around 3.31pm on Monday, October 6, residents reported seeing police in the village.
Hertfordshire Police said they attended the scene following reports of “suspicious activity” outside the prison.
Officers arrested two females and a male from Clacton-on-Sea on suspicion of conveyance of List A articles into or out of prison.
List A articles are items that classify as weapons, dangerous instruments, or items intended for causing injury, such as controlled drugs, knives, or any other offensive weapon.
All three individuals have been released on bail while enquiries continue.
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