A drone carrying a suspicious package bound for the central prisons was intercepted on Thursday after being detected by the prison’s anti-drone system.

In a statement issued by the justice ministry, the system identified the drone as it approached the prison complex carrying a package.

Prison officers immediately impounded both the device and its cargo before the items could reach their intended destination.

The olice were subsequently informed and took possession of the evidence as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.

The ministry said the case involved “a new attempt to illegally import objects into the central prisons via drone” and confirmed that both the drone and package were confiscated by authorities.

The ministry said the incident demonstrated “the effectiveness of the anti-drone system” currently operating at the prison, describing it as “an important tool for strengthening the security” of the facility.

Authorities have not disclosed the contents of the package, and no arrests have been announced.

The ministry said the system is designed to prevent the illegal importation of mobile phones, drugs and other prohibited items into the prison.

Police investigations are continuing after officers received the seized drone and package for further examination.