Two men were arrested for flying a drone too close to a Maryland prison.

The people, whose names were not released, were caught on property near the Western Correctional Institution and the North Branch Correctional Institution near Cumberland, Maryland, The Baltimore Sun reported.

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The drone was carrying contraband including drugs and porn, Mashable reported.

Police also found a gun inside the men's car, WRC reported.

Police are also trying to find out if there had been a successful drop of contraband via drone at the prison.

An inmate was found with illegal items in his cell Sunday night, police said.

The authorities have realized that drones are smuggling prohibited items into jails and are calling it "very troubling," WRC reported.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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