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Oldbury man who tried to smuggle heroin and crack cocaine into prison charged

A man has been charged with several offences - including the possession of heroin and crack cocaine - after a contraband package was intercepted on its way into prison.

By Dan Stacey
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Joshua Morris, of no fixed abode in Oldbury, was caught following a drone incursion at HMP Long Lartin on Sunday, January 4.

He has now been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug (Heroin), possession of a Class A controlled drug (Crack Cocaine), conveying a list ‘A’ prohibited article into a prison and attempting to convey a list ‘B’ prohibited article into a prison.

Police said they had discovered a significant amount of cannabis.
A man has been charged with several offences - including the possession of heroin and crack cocaine - after a contraband package was intercepted on its way into prison

The 32-year-old has been remanded and is due to appear at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 9.