Drug-smuggling drones could be taken down by EAGLES

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Eagles could be used to take down drones which are smuggling drugs and other contraband into prisons

The remote controlled devices are increasingly being used to get past the high walls and barbed wire fences and sneak banned and illegal goods to convicts.

Dutch police are already using the bird of prey to intercept them and prisons minister Sam Gyimah told MPs that Britain could follow their example.

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Drones are increasingly being used to get past the high walls and barbed wire fences

Speaking to the House of Commons yesterday, he said: “The new threat by drones is a game changer, not just for prisons but other parts of Government.

The new threat by drones is a game changer

Prisons minister Sam Gyimah

“That is why I’m working with ministers across the Government to engage with drone manufacturers to find a solution to this problem.

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Dutch police are already using the bird of prey to intercept them

“I’m keeping a close eye on what is happening internationally, particularly in Holland where they are using eagles to stop drones, and I’m sure we will find a solution in the UK which will take off.”

Figures released earlier this year revealed that there were 33 incidents of drones detected in or around prisons in England and Wales in 2015 – up from two the year before and none in 2013.