Drones are being used to deliver contraband for the first time and gangs are starting to form in a prison, according to the latest reports. The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) has said the influx of prisoners with backgrounds of serious crime has also increased the levels of violence and intimidation at HMP Rochester. Despite the “worrying” concerns, the chairman of IMB Rochester said it is still a “stable and well-run prison”. In its annual review, published today (August 7), the board has found that, from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, the facility is starting to face new challenges. T…
